Ship Reporting System

Ship Reporting System

Definition(s)

Ship Reporting System (SRS)

Reporting systems which contribute to safety of life at sea, safety and efficiency of navigation and/or protection of the marine environment. They are established under SOLAS regulation V/11 or for SAR purposes under chapter 5 of the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1343, amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual, 24 May 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Maritime Domain Awareness

Maritime Domain Awareness

Definition(s)

Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)

The effective understanding of any activity associated with the maritime environment that could impact upon the security, safety, economy or environment. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1343, amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual, 24 May 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Long Range Identification and Tracking

Long Range Identification and Tracking

Definition(s)

Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)

A system which requires certain vessels to automatically transmit their identity, position and date/time at 6-hour intervals in accordance with SOLAS regulation V/19-1. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1343, amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual, 24 May 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Geographic Information System

Geographic Information System

Definition(s)

Geographic Information System (GIS)

A system which captures, stores, analyses, manages and presents data that is linked to location. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1343, amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual, 24 May 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Automatic Identification System

Automatic Identification System

Definition(s)

Automatic Identification System (AIS)

A system used by ships and vessel traffic services (VTS), principally for identifying and locating vessels. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1343, amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual, 24 May 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Non-Standardized Cargo

Non-Standardized Cargo

Definition(s)

Non-Standardized Cargo

Non-standardized cargo means cargo which requires individual stowage and securing arrangements. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1353, Revised Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual, 30 June 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Semi-Standardized Cargo

Semi-Standardized Cargo

Definition(s)

Semi-Standardized Cargo

Semi-standardized cargo means cargo for which the ship is provided with a securing system capable of accommodating a limited variety of cargo units, such as vehicles, trailers, etc. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1353, Revised Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual, 30 June 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Standardized Cargo

Standardized Cargo

Definition(s)

Standardized Cargo

Standardized cargo means cargo for which the ship is provided with an approved securing system based upon cargo units of specific types. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1353, Revised Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual, 30 June 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Maximum Securing Load

Maximum Securing Load

Definition(s)

Maximum Securing Load (MSL)

Maximum securing load (MSL) is a term used to define the allowable load capacity for a device used to secure cargo to a ship. Safe working load (SWL) may be substituted for MSL for securing purposes, provided this is equal to or exceeds the strength defined by MSL. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1353, Revised Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual, 30 June 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Cargo Securing Devices

Cargo Securing Devices

Definition(s)

Cargo Securing Devices

Cargo securing devices are all fixed and portable devices used to secure and support cargo units. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1353, Revised Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual, 30 June 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Turnbuckles and Lashing Rods

Turnbuckles and Lashing Rods

Definition(s)

Turnbuckles and Lashing Rods

Turnbuckles and lashing rods include similar cargo securing devices. (Refer to standard ISO 3874, Annex D Lashing rod systems and tensioning devices.). Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352, amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), 30 June 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Stringers

Stringers

Definition(s)

Stringers

Stringers are the uprights or sides of a ladder. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352, amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), 30 June 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  

Stringer

Stringer means: .1 the frame of a ladder; or .2 the stiffened horizontal plating structure fitted on the side shell, transverse bulkheads and/or longitudinal bulkheads in the space. For the purpose of ballast tanks of less than 5 m width forming double side spaces, the horizontal plating structure is credited as a stringer and a longitudinal permanent means of access, if it provides a continuous passage of 600 mm or more in width past frames or stiffeners on the side shell or longitudinal bulkhead. Openings in stringer plating utilized as permanent means of access shall be arranged with guard rails or grid covers to provide safe passage on the stringer or safe access to each transverse web. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.158(78), amendments to the Technical provisions for means of access for inspections (Resolution MSC.133(76)), 20 May 2004, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Securing

Securing

Definition(s)

Securing

Securing includes lashing and unlashing. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352, amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), 30 June 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
SATLs

SATLs

Definition(s)

SATLs

SATLs are semi-automatic twistlocks. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352, amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), 30 June 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Lashing Positions

Lashing Positions

Definition(s)

Lashing Positions

Lashing positions include positions: .1 in between container stows on hatch covers; .2 at the end of hatches; .3 on outboard lashing stanchions/pedestals; .4 outboard lashing positions on hatch covers; and .5 any other position where people work with container securing. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352, amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), 30 June 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Fencing

Fencing

Definition(s)

Fencing

Fencing is a generic term for guardrails, safety rails, safety barriers and similar structures that provide protection against the falls of persons. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352, amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), 30 June 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Spill

Spill

Definition(s)

Spill

In sections 25 to 28, “spill” means a discharge, emission or escape of petroleum, other than one that is authorized under the regulations or any other federal law or that constitutes a discharge from a vessel to which Part 8 or 9 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 applies or a ship to which Part 6 of the Marine Liability Act applies. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. O-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Legislation

Spill

“Spill” means a discharge, emission or escape of petroleum, other than one that is authorized under the regulations or any other federal law or that constitutes a discharge from a vessel to which Part 8 or 9 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 applies or a ship to which Part 6 of the Marine Liability Act applies. Source: Drilling and Production Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance  

Spill

Any discharge of petroleum (including but not limited to crude oil, natural gas, condensate, lubricants, hydraulic oils, fuels, petroleum based synthetic drilling fluids, or any other refined petroleum product ) that enters the sea shall be reported as a spill. Note: AIANL 160, 161; AIANS 165, 166; Newfoundland Offshore Area Oil and Gas Operations Regulations Section 6; DPR 76(1); INST 70; GR 27, 28. Source: Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance

Spill

SPILL shall mean any unauthorized sudden discharge of E&P waste to the environment. Source: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Practice and Procedure, Code of Colorado Regulations, 2 CCR 404-1, February 2013. Regulations  
Poor, Coating Condition

Poor, Coating Condition

Definition(s)

Poor (Coating Condition)

Condition with breakdown of coating or rust penetration on more than 20% or hard rust scale on more than 10% of the area under consideration or local breakdown concentrated at edges or welds on more than 50% of edges or weld lines in the area under consideration. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1330, Guidelines for maintenance and repair of protective coatings, 11 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Fair, Coating Condition

Fair, Coating Condition

Definition(s)

Fair (Coating Condition)

Condition with breakdown of coating or rust penetration on less than 20% of the area under consideration. Hard rust scale should be less than 10% of the area under consideration. Rusting at edges or welds should be on less than 50% of edges or weld lines in the area under consideration. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1330, Guidelines for maintenance and repair of protective coatings, 11 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Good, Coating Condition

Good, Coating Condition

Definition(s)

Good (Coating Condition)

Condition with spot rusting on less than 3% of the area under consideration without visible failure of the coating. Rusting at edges or welds, should be on less than 20% of edges or weld lines in the area under consideration. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1330, Guidelines for maintenance and repair of protective coatings, 11 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Flammable Oil System

Flammable Oil System

Definition(s)

Flammable Oil System

Flammable oil system means the system used for the supply of flammable liquid to engines or equipment. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1321, Guidelines for measures to prevent fires in engine-rooms and cargo pump-rooms, 11 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Flammable Oils

Flammable Oils

Definition(s)

Flammable Oils

Flammable oils, for the purpose of these Guidelines, means those oils used in machinery spaces such as those listed in table 1. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1321, Guidelines for measures to prevent fires in engine-rooms and cargo pump-rooms, 11 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Potential Ignition Sources

Potential Ignition Sources

Definition(s)

Potential Ignition Sources

Potential ignition sources means sources having enough energy to cause ignition. These include high temperature surfaces, sparks or flames from inefficient flanges or joints, electrical discharges caused from electrostatic atmospheres, or electrical contactor faults. Sources of these are for example exhaust gas piping of internal combustion engines, leakages from boiler furnace joints and electrical equipment within oil treatment rooms. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1321, Guidelines for measures to prevent fires in engine-rooms and cargo pump-rooms, 11 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Heated Surfaces

Heated Surfaces

Definition(s)

Heated Surfaces

Heated surfaces means surfaces with a high temperature source on the other side. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1321, Guidelines for measures to prevent fires in engine-rooms and cargo pump-rooms, 11 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Hot Surfaces

Hot Surfaces

Definition(s)

Hot Surfaces

Hot surfaces means surfaces with a temperature of less than 220°C including steam systems with a pressure of less than 2.3 N/mm2, thermal oil systems, exhaust gas piping and oilfired and exhaust gas boilers. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1321, Guidelines for measures to prevent fires in engine-rooms and cargo pump-rooms, 11 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
High Temperature Surfaces

High Temperature Surfaces

Definition(s)

High Temperature Surfaces

High temperature surfaces means surfaces with temperatures above 220°C. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1321, Guidelines for measures to prevent fires in engine-rooms and cargo pump-rooms, 11 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Auto-Ignition Point

Auto-Ignition Point

Definition(s)

Auto-Ignition Point

Auto-ignition point means the temperature at which a substance will spontaneously combine with oxygen and burn without an external ignition or heat source. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1321, Guidelines for measures to prevent fires in engine-rooms and cargo pump-rooms, 11 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
LOAEL

LOAEL

Definition(s)

LOAEL

LOAEL is the lowest concentration at which an adverse physiological or toxicological effect has been observed. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1316, Guidelines on determining the no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) and lowest observed adverse effect level (LOAEL) values for halocarbon fire-extinguishing agents, 10 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
NOAEL

NOAEL

Definition(s)

NOAEL

NOAEL is the highest concentration at which no adverse physiological or toxicological effect has been observed. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1316, Guidelines on determining the no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) and lowest observed adverse effect level (LOAEL) values for halocarbon fire-extinguishing agents, 10 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
Halocarbon Agent

Halocarbon Agent

Definition(s)

Halocarbon Agent

Halocarbon agent is a fire-extinguishing medium consisting of one or more carbon atoms linked to one or more Halogen atoms from the elements bromine, chlorine, fluorine and iodine. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1316, Guidelines on determining the no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) and lowest observed adverse effect level (LOAEL) values for halocarbon fire-extinguishing agents, 10 June 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance