 The latest release of the official GMDSS Manual. The present publication is published with the intention to provide, in a single and comprehensive volume, a thorough explanation of the principles upon which the GMDSS bases as well as to describe the radio-communication requirements together with the recommendations for implementation of the system, relevant operational performance standards supplemented by the technical specifications that shall be met by the GMDSS related equipment.
The document also covers the methods and procedures for the operation of the radio services forming the GMDSS. The Master Plan for the system has also been addressed. This edition of the Manual is fully updated. The content of the publication includes description of the technical concepts and history of development of the GMDSS, valuable excerpts taken from the relevant regulations of SOLAS convention, supporting regulatory documents such as circulars and resolutions related to the GMDSS.
In addition, there are ITU recommendations providing required technical details, the NAVTEX Manual, and many other information considered important and relevant enough for inclusion - in fact everything you need to be able to understand and use the GMDSS. The volume shall be used by the vessel personnel, shore supporting persons, regulatory bodies, administrations and all others engaged in ship communication in any way.
 The OSV Code providing all required guidance for the safe transportation of people and cargo by OSVs, standing for the offshore supply vessels. The official IMO release approved by the MSC and adopted by the Assembly. The content of the present regulatory document concerns with the safe practice in the operation/management of the offshore supply vessels when they are interfacing with the offshore platforms and other types of installations.
The volume will also provide valuable practical guidance on items commonly covered by SMS and required by the ISM Code. The book starts with General chapter providing the introduction to the information, definitions and relevant documentation, communication, and handling of cargo.
The next three chapters making the main body of the document, are covering port operations including cargo and communications related matters, sea transport and offshore operations including the associated mooring requirements, communication, transfer of the personnel, cargo handling and other important aspects to be considered. Three appendices give some supplementary information such as the types and examples of installations, interfacing activities and color code used for the bulk substance hoses...
 This is the 2012 edition of one of the most important IMO publications providing requirements to be considered during the application of the fire test procedures. The present Code was specifically developed with the ultimate goal to enhance its user friendliness and ensure uniform application of all requirements contained; another purpose was to generalize the experience which has been gained from application of Res. MSC.61(67).
The intention of the developers of the content of this regulatory document was to formulate all requirements applicable to the test procedures in a form close to the procedures commonly used in the industry. The material in the publication starts with the Res. MSC.307(88) covering the fire testing procedures and requirements to the testing labs and test reports, approval procedures and products allowed for installation with no testing and/or approval required, modern technology and equivalents etc.
It is followed by four annexes addressing all applicable requirements sin detail. The document applies to the products commonly required to be tested, evaluated and subsequently approved as per the FTP Code referenced in the SOLAS Convention...
 The primary purpose of the IMSBC Code replacing the BC Code is to duly facilitate the safe stowage/securing of the solid bulk cargo giving information on the hazards that are commonly associated with the transportation of solid bulk cargoes of different types and providing relevant instructions on the established procedures.
The content of this officially released regulatory document features fully up-to-date individual scheduled developed and implemented for the certain types of cargoes, including such specific types of cargo as granulated tire rubber, chopped rubber, plastic insulation material and others; the volume covers alternative form of sulphur and provides references to the provisions of SOLAS convention.
It also contains updated information migrated to here from the IMDG Code. The materials contained in the Code is arranged in thirteen sections starting from the general provisions section followed with the one dealing with general loading of the cargo, its transportation and precautions for unloading, safety of the vessel and crew members, trimming, liquefaction of cargo and associated testing procedures, security provisions, conversion of stowage factor and other important aspects. Four appendices provide required supplementary information.
 One of the most important conventions by IMO, i.e. International Maritime Organization. MARPOL Convention is devoted to the protection of the environment. The introductory general part of the Convention is outlines in the Protocols opening the document. The main provisions of the Conventions are contained in six Annexes to it.
The first Annex provides regulations for prevention of marine pollution by oil including requirements applicable to the machinery spaces and cargo areas, oil pollution incidents and reception facilities, special requirements that normally apply to the floating/fixed platforms, transfer of oil etc.
The second and third Annexes govern prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances carried in bulk and by harmful substances carried in packaged form. The fourth and fifth Annexes deal with the sewage and garbage pollution while the last Annex solely addresses atmospheric pollution from the ships including emission control, operation and maintenance of the diesel engines, incinerators and other shipboard equipment, as well as availability and quality of the fuel oil. Each of the Annexes is arranged in standard form starting with the chapters with general information and regulations concerning survey, certification and control.
 The first book of the two-volume set addressing the explosives regulations. It is dealing with the safety provisions and provides required guidance of the applicable regulations. The content will be interesting to the people assigned any duties governed by the Explosives Regulations. The book gives good technical guidance to help such people achieve due compliance with the safety provisions of the above mentioned regulations.
The authors have identifies specialist and topic based guidance to provide enough information. The volume starts with the information about the safety requirements continued with the chapter addressing the effective fire and explosion measures including management arrangements and proper housekeeping tips, segregating explosive materials, prevention of fires/explosions, general precautions and protection of people, separation distances to be maintained to eliminate the risk of fire or explosion, procedures for the disposal, discarding and decontamination of explosive materials and other information.
Note that the document is not specifically addressing the shipboard activities and was not prepared for marine industry in mind; however, the general information provided in its pages will definitely be of some use during the shipboard and port activities. There second volume of this set is devoted to the security provisions and is also recommended.
 The second volume of the set continuing to provide guidance on the Explosives Regulations. while the first book of the set was dealing with the safety provisions, this one is solely devoted to the security provisions. The book starts with some introduction followed by the chapters providing general security requirements and general security principles to be taken into consideration when performing any explosives operations.
The next two chapters are dealing with the management arrangements and regulatory framework while the following chapter is telling readers how important it is to prevent any unauthorized acquisition or access to the explosive materials. The prohibitions associated with the transportation of the explosives are also addressed together with the restrictions imposed on prohibited persons.
The rest of the document is covering such important aspects as proper identification of the explosives using the UIC, i.e. unique identification code, marking requirements, site codes and record keeping, reporting any losses, plastic explosive materials, pyrotechnics items etc. A short but comprehensive glossary of terminology concludes each book of this set providing explanation of the terms used throughout the document. A good publication recommended to anyone dealing with the explosive materials.
 The present Code of Practice and guidance was prepared to provide readers with the practical advice on the compliance with the DGHAR 2016. Subject regulations contain special measures that shall be implemented in order to reduce the risks of serious incidents that commonly occur when the dangerous cargoes pass through the harbors and associated areas.
The regulations also contain a complete set of relevant safety procedures for the duty holders for safeguarding of the safe ports against the accidents that involve such goods through proper coordination of the activities between vessel and shore. This guidebook is aimed at all people engaged in relevant activities in the sea ports and harbors, docks and jetties and wharves where the dangerous goods are handled.
The guide is issued by the HSE, standing for the Health and Safety executive; note that following all guidelines contained in the book is not considered mandatory unless this has been specifically stated. Apart from the regulations themselves, the book contains appendixes providing additional guidance as well as useful references, list of dangerous goods, licensing of the explosive goods, byelaw-related provisions etc.
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