List of Certificates and Documents Required On Board: Dept. IACS and Flag State Affairs
List of Certificates and Documents Required On Board: Dept. IACS and Flag State Affairs
Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
1 SOLAS 74
1.1 Certificates
Vessels carrying more than
Passenger Ship Safety Certificate Reg. I / 12 X X - - - - - - - -
12 Passengers
Protocol 88
Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
1 Cargo Vessels ≥ 500 GT - - X X X X X X - -
Reg. I / 12
Reg. II – 2 / 19.4
Document of Compliance with the special Requirements for (former 54.3) Vessels carrying Dangerous
Goods X X - - - - X X X X
Ships carrying Dangerous Goods 1994 HSC Code 7.1.2.5
2000 HSC Code 7.17.4
Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
Vessels carrying Grain in
Document of Authorization for the Carriage of Grain Reg. VI / 9 - - - - - X - X - -
Bulk
Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
Reg. X / 3
High Speed Craft Safety Certificate 1994 + 2000 HSC Code High-Speed Craft - - - - - - - - X X
para. 1.8
constructed on or after
1 January 2005
Reg. II – 1 /15.6.5,
15.9.4, 15.10.2, 17.3.3.2,
25.2, 25.9.4 and III /19.5 Cargo Vessels ≥ 500 GT
Deck Log-Book X X X X X X X X X X
Passenger Vessels
1994 + 2000 HSC Code
para. 18.5.7
Cargo Vessels ≥ 24 m in
Reg. II – 1 / 22, 25-8
Intact Stability Booklet * ILLC Protocol 88, Reg.10
Length
Passenger Vessels
X X X X X X X X X X
Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
Operating and Maintenance Manual Reg. II – 1 / 23-2.4 Ro-Ro- Passenger Vessel - X - - - - - - - -
Reg. II – 2 / 15.2.4
(former II – 2/ 20)
Fire Control and Safety Plan Vessels ≥ 500 GT X X X X X X X X X X
1994 + 2000 HSC Code
7.9
Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
Cargo Vessels ≥ 500 GT
Reg. III / 8, 37
Passenger Vessels
Muster List 1994 + 2000 HSC Code X X X X X X X X X X
8.4 *
( format of muster list on
Pass. V. to be approved)
Reg. III / 8
Cargo Vessels ≥ 500 GT
Emergency Instructions 1994 + 2000 HSC Code X X X X X X X X X X
Passenger Vessels
8.4
Reg. III / 35
Cargo Vessels ≥ 500 GT
Training Manual for Lifesaving Appliances 1994 + 2000 HSC Code X X X X X X X X X X
Passenger Vessels
18.2.3
Reg. III / 36
Instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving Cargo Vessels ≥ 500 GT
1994 + 2000 HSC Code X X X X X X X X X X
appliances Passenger Vessels
8.9.2
Reg. IV / 17
Cargo Vessels ≥ 300 GT
Radio Record 1994 HSC Code 14.16 X X X X X X X X X X
Passenger Vessels
2000 HSC Code 14.17
Reg. V / 18.8 Cargo Vessels ≥ 300 GT
Voyage Data Recoder System-certificate of compliance X X X X X X X X X X
2000 HSC Code 13.6.2 Passenger Vessels
Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
Reg. V / 19.2.1.3
(former 12 b (ii)) Cargo Vessels ≥ 150 GT
Deviation Curve for Magnetic Compass X X X X X X X X X X
1994 + 2000 HSC Code Passenger Vessels
13.2.3
Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
Reg. X / 3
Route Operational Manual 1994 + 2000 HSC Code High Speed Craft - - - - - - - - X X
18.2.2
Reg. X / 3
Training Manual 1994 + 2000 HSC Code High Speed Craft - - - - - - - - X X
18.2.3
Reg. X / 3
Maintenance and Servicing Manual 1994 + 2000 HSC Code High Speed Craft - - - - - - - - X X
18.2.4
Reg. X / 3
Type Rating Certificate 1994 + 2000 HSC Code High Speed Craft - - - - - - - - X X
18.3.3
Passenger Ships, MODU’s X X - - - - - - X -
Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) Reg. XI -1/5
Cargo Vessels ≥ 500 GT - - X X X X X X - X
Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
2 MARPOL 73 / 78 Annex I
2.1 Certificates
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP Oil Tankers ≥ 150 GT
Reg. 5 X X X X X X X X X X
Certificate) Other Vessels ≥ 400 GT
Statement of Compliance with CAS non-double hull oil tankers
Reg. 13G(6) (7), 13H(6) - - X - - - - - - -
(as a supplement to ship’s IOPP Certificate) ≥ 5 000 tdw
Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
Oil Tankers, Chemical
Damage / Survival Capability Information * Reg. 25 Tankers, Gas Carriers
≥ 150 GT
- - X X X - - - - -
3 MARPOL 73 / 78 Annex II
3.1 Certificates
International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Reg. 12 A Chemical Tankers built built
- - - X - - - - - -
Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk IBC Code 1.5.4.1 before 1 July 1986
Vessels carrying Dangerous
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Reg. 12 A
Chemicals in Bulk, built - - - X - - - - - -
Chemicals in Bulk BCH Code Sec. 1.6.3.1
before 1 July 1986
Vessels carrying Noxious
International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the
Liquid Substances in Bulk
Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk Reg. 11 - - X - X - X X - -
and not holding a Certificate
(NLS Certificate)
of Fitness
Offshore Support Vessels
Reg. 13 (4) carrying limited Amounts of
Certificate of Fitness for Offshore Support Vessels - - - - - - - X - -
Res. A. 673 (16) Noxious Liquid Substances
in Bulk
Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
Vessels carrying Noxious
Cargo Record Book Reg. 9 - - X X X - X X - -
Liquid Substances in Bulk
4 MARPOL 73 / 78 Annex IV
Vessels ≥ 400 GT or
International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate Reg. 5 carrying more than 15 X X X X X X X X X X
3
Persons
5 MARPOL 73 / 78 Annex V
Vessels ≥ 400 GT or
Garbage Management Plan Reg. 9 carrying more than 15 X X X X X X X X X X
Persons
Vessels ≥ 400 GT or
Garbage Record Book Reg. 9 carrying more than 15 X X X X X X X X X X
Persons
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Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
6 MARPOL 73 / 78 Annex VI (Entry into Force 19 May 2005)
Vessels ≥ 400 GT
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate Reg. 6 X X X X X X X X X X
Platforms and Drilling Rigs
NOx Technical Code Marine Diesel Engines
Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate X X X X X X X X X X
Reg. 2.2 ≥ 130 KW
9 International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, AFS Convention (not yet in Force)
4 X
International Anti-fouling System Certificate Annex 4 Ships > 400 GT X X X X X X X X X
4
International Anti-fouling System Declaration Annex 4 Ships ≥ 24 m and < 400 GT X X X X X X X X X X
10 STCW 1978 / 95
Art. VI, Reg. I/2, Seafarers serving on Board
Certificates for Masters, Officers and Ratings X X X X X X X X X X
STCW Code A- I/2 Merchant Vessels
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Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
11 Special Trade Passenger Ships Agreement (Pilgrim Trade)
Special Trade Passenger
Special Trade Passenger Ships Certificate Reg. 6 5 X X - - - - - - - -
Ships
15 ILO Conventions
15.1 Certificates
6 Accommodation of Crews
Certificate of Compliance for ILO 92 Vessels ≥ 500 GT X X X X X X X X X X
(Revised)
Accommodation of Crews
6
Certificate of Compliance for ILO 133 (Supplementary Vessels ≥ 1 000 GT X X X X X X X X X X
Provisions)
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Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
6 Fitness for Work
Medical Certificate for ILO 73 Vessels ≥ 200 GT X X X X X X X X X X
Provisions
7 Occupational Safety and All Merchant Vessels with
Load Test Certificate for ILO 152 - - - - - X X X - -
Health in Dock Work Cargo Gear
16 Liability Convention
All Vessels carrying more
Certificate of Insurance in Respect of Civil Liability for Oil
Art. VII than 2.000 Tons of Oil in - - X X X X X X - -
Pollution Damage
Bulk as Cargo
18.1 Certificates
Radio Station Licence Ch. IV RR 24 Vessel´s Radio Station X X X X X X X X X X
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Application
Container Vessel
Ro-Ro Passenger
Chemical Tanker
Passenger High
General Cargo
Speed Craft
Bulk Carrier
Gas Carrier
Certificate or Document Reference Restrictions
Oil Tanker
Vessel
Vessel
Craft
18.2 Plans and Documents
X X X X X X X X X X
Ch. VII RR 26 Vessel´s Radio Station
Radio Service Document
*1 These Plans and Documents have to be approved by the Administration or an organisation authorized by them.
A flag State may choose to have: A Cargo Ship Safety Certificate may be issued under the provisions of the HSSC Regulations to a Cargo Ship as an alternative to the Cargo Ship Safety
Construction- , Cargo Ship Safety Radio - and Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
2
A damage control plan/booklet is not required by the relevant Convention/Code. For classification matters only, Germanischer Lloyd requires that for each ship a damage control plan is to be
prepared, for which a damage stability calculation is to be performed.
3 th
‘MARPOL Annex IV entered into force on the 27 of September 2003. For “Existing ships” the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate is required 5 years after the date of entry
into force of this Annex.
4
As the AFS Convention is not yet in force, present requirements for such Certificates or equivalent Statements of Compliance are based on national legislation, primarily by member states of
the European Union (based on EU Regulation (EC) No 782/2003, in force since May 2003).
5
Special Trade” means the conveyance of large numbers of Special Trade Passengers (Pilgrims) by sea on international voyage within specified areas; a ‘Special Trade Passenger” means
a passenger carried in Special Trades with spaces on the weather deck, upper deck and / or between decks which accommodate more than 8 passengers.
6
Survey and issuance only if required by flag State or wished by owners.
7
For provision, hose handling and machinery cranes national regulations may apply.
8
There are other requirements for special types of vessels.
Notes:
1. Only certificates and documents required by international conventions and mandatory codes are listed. In addition Port and Flag States might have
more extended requirements.
2. All plans, manuals and other documents required by the various IMO conventions to be carried on board ships constructed on or after 1 July 2005
should be marked with the IMO ship identification number in a clearly legible and unambiguous manner (MSC. Circular 1142).
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