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S. No.
Chapter 1

Description (ABS Comments)

Modifications required

Owner remarks

The subject vessels are being reviewed for compliance with SPS Code as contained in resolution A.534(13) with number of number of special personnel as 49. In accordance with IMO Resolution MSC. 266(84), vessel falls under the category ship certified to carry more than 60 but not more than 240 persons (Total compliment of 75 persons)
Chapter 2

The subject vessels Damage Stability is being reviewed for compliance with the SPS Code A534 (13). SPS Code 2008 (Resolution MSC 266(84)) requires the subject vessels subdivision and damage stability is to be in accordance with SOLAS chapter II-1 where the vessel is considered a passenger ship, and special personnel are considered passengers. The subject vessel is to comply with the additional requirements as mentioned below to meet the requirements of SPS Code 2008(MSC Resolution 266(84)).
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Probabilistic Damage Stability Requirements as required by Chapter II-1,Part B-1, Reg: 6 & Chapter II-1, Part B-1, Reg: 7 of SOLAS. Intact Stability Information as required by Chapter II-1, Part B-1, Reg: 5 of SOLAS.

To comply with Reg 6 & Reg 7 of part B-1 SOLAS

To comply with Reg 5 of part B-1 SOLAS to comply the DB heights and extent of DB and also extent of damage Complied Reg 15

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Subdivision requirements as required by Chapter II-1, Part B-2, Reg: 9 of SOLAS. Watertight & Weathertight Integrity as required by Chapter II-1, Part B-2, Reg: 12, Reg: 13-1, Reg: 15 & Reg: 15-1 of SOLAS. Damage Control Information as required by Chapter II-1, Part B-4, Reg: 19 of SOLAS. Prevention & Control of water ingress, etc. as required by Chapter II-1, Part B-4, Reg: 24 of SOLAS Bilge system is to consist of three Bilge pumps. The system is to be arranged so as to each pump can draw water from any compartment. (Reg. II-1/ 35-1.3.2 of SOLAS as amended)

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If the vessel is having only two bilge pumps then another bilge pump is to be provided. Bilge suctions to be modified if required. Complied

Distribution boxes, cocks and valves in connection with bilge pumping system is to be so arranged that in the event of flooding, one of the bilge pump may be operative on any compartment. (Reg. II1 / 35-1.3.11 of SOLAS as amended) Each Rule required Bilge Pump in the machinery space is to be arranged to take the direct suction. However no need to exceed 2 in each space. Where 2 or more provided in one space, at least one is to be provided on each side of the ship. (Reg. II-1 / 35-1.3.6 of SOLAS as amended) We note that only one system of Bilge Piping is provided. In this regard the bilge valves are to be operable from above freeboard deck. (Reg. II-1/ 35-1.3.11 of SOLAS as amended) Please advise the Bilge Pump numeral of the vessel. See Reg. II-1/35-1.3.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended. Please be advised that if Bilge Pump Numeral is equal to or more than 30, one additional independent power bilge pump is to be provided. Bilge piping is to be situated within one fifth of the breadth of the ship. (Reg. II-1/35-1.3.11 of

To check for no. of direct suctions and connection to bilge pumps

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Type of valves provided to be checked.

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to check if bilge pump numeral is more than 30. If so additional pump is to be provided.

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Location of the pump to be shifted if placed outside B/5.

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S. No.
SOLAS 1974 as amended)
13

Description (ABS Comments)

Modifications required

Owner remarks

As probabilistic approach of damage stability is considered in new SPS Code with transverse extent of damage up to the centre line of the vessel damage to all the piping system are to be considered to verify effects of progressive flooding. All affected piping is to be fitted with valves in the pipes in the intact tanks to prevent progressive flooding to these tanks. The valves are to be a positively closing type and operable from above freeboard deck or from a manned machinery space. (non-return valves may be accepted for dedicated supply lines) The above arrangement / valves are not required if it can be shown that even with the progressively flooded spaces taken into consideration, the vessel still complied with the damage stability criteria. The affected system include, but not limited to, air vent and sounding system, fuel oil service system, fuel oil cargo system, fresh water system, bilge system, ballast system, any cargo system etc. See Reg. II-1/ 7.7 of SOLAS as amended. Stern tubes shall be enclosed in a watertight space (or spaces) of moderate volume. The stern gland shall be situated in a watertight shaft tunnel or other watertight space separate from the stern tube compartment and of such volume that, if flooded by leakage through the stern gland, the margin line will not be submerged. See Reg. II-1/10.8 of SOLAS as amended. Watertight doors are to be meet requirements stipulated in Reg. II-1/13 for passenger ship. (IMO Resolution MSC.194(80)) See Reg. II-1/13 of SOLAS 1974 as amended. Complied in SPS 2004 and SPS 2008. But reg 10.8 to be found out.

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Chapter 3

The subject vessels Machinery Installations is in compliance with the SPS Code A534 (13). The subject vessel is to comply with the additional requirements as mentioned below to meet the requirements of SPS Code 2008(MSC 266(84)).
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Oil level gauges including level switches are not to penetrate below the top of the tanks and their failure or overfilling of the tanks is not to permit release of fuel. This applies to F.O, L.O and other flammable oils also. See Reg. II-2/4.2.2.3.5.2.1 and Reg. II-2/4.2.3.1.1 of SOLAS 1974 as amended. Use of free standing oil fuel tanks in category A machinery space is prohibited. In addition this is applicable for incinerator room FO, waste oil and sludge tank also. See Reg. II-2/4.2.2.3.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended. Steering gear system performance as cargo ship with any one of the power units out of operation. See Reg. II-1/29.6.1.1 of SOLAS as amended.

to check for provision of sounding pipes if not fitted then to comply this rule

Loose Oil tanks in machinery space of category A shall be relocated.

to check for two power units out of which one is stand by

Chapter 4

The subject vessels Electrical Installations is in compliance with the SPS Code A534 (13). The subject vessel is to comply with the additional requirements as mentioned below to meet the requirements of SPS Code 2008(MSC 266(84)).
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Emergency source of power is to be sufficient for 36 hours of operation for all the services as mentioned in Reg. II-1/42.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended.

Complied as per SPS 2004 and SPS 2008. To check for running of emergency DG set for 36 hrs

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S. No.
2

Description (ABS Comments)

A Transitional source of electrical power to be provided See Reg. II-1/42.3.1.3 of SOLAS 1974 as amended. Watertight doors are to be operated by the emergency power and transitional source of power. See Reg. II-1/42.4.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended. Main and emergency feeders passing through main vertical zones are to be separated both vertically and horizontally as widely as is practicable. ( Ref Reg. II-1/45.11 of SOLAS 1974 as amended)
Chapter 5 Unmanned machinery spaces

Modifications required

Owner remarks

Load analysis and line diagrams are to be ammended if not provided.

Complied in SPS 2004 and SPS 2008

Chapter 6

The subject vessels fire protection is in compliance with SPS Code A534 (13). SPS code 2008 requires the fire protection of the subject vessel to comply with requirements contained in chapter II-2 of SOLAS for passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers.
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The subject vessels fire protection is to comply with the additional requirements as mentioned below to comply with the requirements of SPS Code 2008 (MSC 266(84)). The boundary bulkheads in way of accommodation and service spaces forming the main vertical zones as stipulated by Reg II-1/9/2.2.1.2 & Reg II-1/9/2.2.1.3 shall be A Class divisions. Stairways shall be protected as stipulated by Reg II-1/9/2.2.5 of SOLAS The doors other than power operated watertight doors to comply with Reg II-1/9/5.2.5 of SOLAS Escape Route Plan is to meet the requirements of Reg II-2/13/3.2 & Reg II-2/13/4.1 of SOLAS. In addition to the requirements of Cargo Vessel, for every 80 m, or part thereof, of the aggregate of the lengths of all passenger spaces and service spaces on the deck which carries such spaces or, if there is more than one such deck, on the deck which has the largest aggregate of such lengths, two fire-fighters outfits and, in addition, two sets of personal equipment, each set comprising the items stipulated in the Fire Safety Systems Code. See Reg. II-2/10.10.2.2.1 of SOLAS as amended At least two fire-fighters outfits and, in addition, one set of personal equipment shall be available at any one position. See Reg. II-2/10.10.3.2 of SOLAS as amended. At least two fire-fighters outfits shall be stored in each main vertical zone. See Reg. II-2/10.10.3.2 of SOLAS as amended. Fire detection & alarm in service spaces, control stations and accom. spaces OR Auto. water sprinkler, detection and alarm system in service spaces, control stations and accom. Spaces are to be provided. See Reg. II-2/7.5.3 of SOLAS as amended. TO comply

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TO comply TO comply

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TO comply

TO comply

TO comply

TO check for provision of two fire mans outfits in each main vertical zones TO check for provision of fire detection and alarm system along with smore detectors otherwise automatic sprinkler system to be provided

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S. No.
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Description (ABS Comments)

Fixed Local Application Fire Extinguishing System (FLAFES) to be provided for ships of 500GT and above for spaces meeting conditions stated in Reg. II-2/10.5.6.2. See Reg. II-2/10.5.6 of SOLAS as amended. The pressures at fire hydrants are to be 0.30N/mm2 See Reg. II-2/10.2.1.6.1 of SOLAS as amended. Auto start of fire pump is required as vessel GRT is more than 1000. In the event of fire in any one compt., all the fire pumps will not be put out of action. See Reg. II-2 / 10.2.1.2.1.1 Total required capacity of fire pumps based on passenger ship requirements i.e. 2/3 of total required capacity of bilge pumps. Capacity of each main fire pump to be 80% of total required capacity of fire pumps divided by two (GRT<4000). See Reg. II-2/10.2.2.4.2 of SOLAS as amended. EEBD At least two (2) in each main vertical zone. See Reg. II-2/13.3.4.3 of SOLAS as amended.
Chapter 7

Modifications required
TO check if machinery sapce volume is more than 500 m3. If so to provide FLAFES.

Owner remarks

to check for pressure at hydrant

to check the fire pumps capacity

Dangerous Goods

to check carriage of any dangerous goods as per IMDG code

Chapter 8

The subject vessels life saving appliances is in compliance with SPS Code A534 (13). SPS code 2008 requires the life saving appliances of the subject vessel to comply with requirements contained in chapter III of SOLAS for passenger ships engaged in international voyages which are not short international voyages. The subject vessels life saving appliances is to comply with the additional requirements as mentioned below to comply with the requirements of SPS Code 2008 (MSC 266(84)).
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Public address system is to have two loops which shall be separated throughout their length and have two separate and independent amplifiers. See Reg. III/6.5.3 of SOLAS as amended. The Public address system and its performance standard is to be approved by the administration having regard to the recommendations adopted by the organization. ( Ref to MSC/Circ.808). See Reg. III/6.5 of SOLAS as amended. The general emergency alarm system is to be audible on all the open decks. See Reg. III-6.4.3 of SOLAS as amended. Additional Lifejackets and Lifejacket lights as required by Reg III/22.2 & Reg III/22.3 of SOLAS are to be provided. Muster stations to be positioned as per the requirements of Reg III/25 of SOLAS Lifeboats are to be provided as per the requirements of Reg III/21.1.1 of SOLAS. We note that the gross tonnage of the subject vessel is greater than 500 and as such the applicability of Reg III/21.1.5 of SOLAS including the provision of at least two additional rescue boats in lieu of Reg III/21.1.1 of SOLAS is at the discretion of the Administration. to check for no. of life jackets

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Area of muster station to be checked

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S. No. Description (ABS Comments) Modifications required Owner remarks