Light Ship and Tonnage Check List
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING Lightweight Survey
Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
CHECKLIST
83221587 RJ1937156-Q
Checklist Item(s): Remaining Seq No I. Lightweight Survey 1
Description
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i. Sister Vessel was previously inclined and owner requested a waiver of inclining experiment on subsequent Vessel to ABS Technical Office to carry out a Lightweight Survey. ii. Any additional requirements from ABS Technical Office for "Confirmation of Lightweight Survey" were verified by the attending Surveyor. iii. "Weights and Centers" calculations were prepared by the owner, verified by the Surveyor and submitted to ABS Technical Office along with Surveyor's "Inclining Experiment Data Verification "(Attachment B-Parts completed as applicable). iv. Vessel is complete or nearly so. a. No major structural sections or major items of equipment to be added, removed, or major equipment to be relocated. b. No extraneous gear and personnel on board the vessel. v. Weather conditions are satisfactory. a. No gusting winds. Steady wind not causing motion is acceptable. Beam winds to be avoided. Wind speed normally acceptable if the waterline can be clearly read on the draft marks b. No strong currents. c. Not raining. d. No waves. Ripples acceptable if freeboard readings can be read to whole inch. vi. Depth of water is greater than the draft of the vessel. vii. If possible, all tanks opened and checked for liquids. All remaining tanks sounded for liquid levels. All tank levels recorded. viii. Angle of heel is less than 0.5 degrees and the trim less than 1% of the LBP. If more trim is allowed, as-trimmed hydrostatics must be used in calculations. II. Freeboard Measurements
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i. At least five (5) freeboard readings on each side at approximately the same intervals along the length at readily identifiable locations (e.g. ends of deckhouses). A verified draft mark reading may be substituted for a freeboard reading. a. Each data point is to consist of: (see sketch created by Surveyor in VIM Ref. Documents)
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i. Freeboard reading (f) taken from the top of the bulwark to the point where the plumb bob touches the water. ii. Bulwark height (b) reading at each location. iii. Deck plating thickness (t) from the structural plan. iv. Molded depth (D) at each location from the lines plan; see the approved
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING Lightweight Survey
Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
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83221587 RJ1937156-Q
Checklist Item(s): Remaining Seq No procedure. 20 21
Description
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b. Draft - molded depth + bulwark height + deck plating thickness - freeboard reading (d-D+b+t-f) ii. Specific gravity of water (hydrometer reading) and water temperature readings. iii. Draft mark readings:
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a. Taken from a small boat. b. Port and starboard, forward and aft. c. Longitudinal locations from a known reference point shown. III. Survey of Items to be Added, Removed or Relocated
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i. Record weight, vertical center of gravity, transverse center of gravity and longitudinal center of gravity for each item.Weights become more critical as the size of the vessel becomes smaller. ii. Typical weights to add:
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a. Liferafts/lifesaving equipment. b. Seating. c. Liquids in engines. d. Paneling. e. C02 bottles/firefighting equipment. f. Fenders. g. Deck coverings/tiles and underlayments. h. Cables for winches. i. Lines and hawsers. j. Engine room insulation. k. Ventilation ducts. l. Galley equipment (stoves and refrigerators). m. Mattresses. n. Paint (on surfaces to be painted) . o. Dampers. p. Electronic equipment in the pilothouse. q. Masts and navigation lights. iii. Typical weights to deduct
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Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
CHECKLIST
83221587 RJ1937156-Q
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Description
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a. Inclining weights and pendulum set-up. b. Personnel on board. c. Liquids on board (in tanks and bilges but excluding liquid in engines ). d. Workers equipment. e. Scrap metal. f. Scaffolding. g. Dunnage. h. Spare parts and engineering stores. iv. Typical weights to relocate.
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a. Paneling. b. Lifesaving equipment. c. Fenders and mooring equipment. d. Fire extinguishing equipment.
Surveyor(s) to The American Bureau of Shipping Attending Surveyors Cabrera, Raul A. Amaral, Israel Borges Carvalho, Andre Luiz De Souza Matos, Elias Sergio L. Vicentin Neto, Angelo
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING Tonnage Confirmation Survey
Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
CHECKLIST
83221587 RJ1937156-R
Checklist Item(s): Remaining Seq No 1 2 3
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1. Has the Procedure been referred to and followed with regard to survey requirements and reporting requirements? 2. Have Tonnage Confirmatory Survey requirements been received from the Tonnage Group and survey carried out accordingly? 3. Has a narrative report been prepared detailing all the items in relation to the Tonnage Group instructions with the report forwarded to the Tonnage Group who gave the survey instructions? 4. Has a copy of the narrative report been forwarded to ABS Tonnage Group, Houston? 5. Any negative responses should be brought to the attention of the Surveyor-in-Charge prior to the survey process being considered complete. Panama Canal Commission Regulations The regulation reference indicates the applicable convention and set of amendments from which it was taken.
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1. Is the maximum overall length, including a bulbous bow for commercial or non-commercial vessels, with the exception of Passenger and Container Ships, making regular transits through the canal, equal to or less than 289.56 meters (950 feet)? 3. Have the plans for those vessels transiting the Panama Canal for the first time, having a length exceeding 274.32 meters (900 feet), been submitted to the Panama Canal Commission for review and approval? 6. Is the cargo stowed on a vessel so that its maximum width does not exceed the vessel’s maximum beam? 7. On those vessels which carry cargo within 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) or less of the extreme beam, have approved provisions, such as rubbing bands to protect the cargo been provided? Note: The maximum beam of 32.31 meters (106 feet) should not be exceeded by the cargo protection method. 8. According to OP Notice to Shipping No. N-1-YYYY Section 2 "Size and Draft Limitations of Vessels" Paragraph (f)(2), prior to the initial transit of a vessel whose transit draft will exceed 35 feet 6 inches (10.82 m), owners, operators or agents must supply in full the information required in the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters (ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 52), and request the maximum authorized transit draft for the vessel (deepest point of immersion TFW) from the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, not later than two weeks prior to the loading of the vessel. This request shall be returned with the approved maximum authorized transit draft stamped thereon. 9. As required by the ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 64, suitable platforms and shelters must be provided by certain vessels for assisting pilots. Based on current operating experience, the following vessels with a length of 900 feet (274.32 m) overall or more may require two or more pilots when transiting the locks of the Canal. a. Vessels with the bridge in the extreme afterpart of the vessel (assisting pilot and platforms will be forwarded).
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Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
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83221587 RJ1937156-R
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b. Vessels with the bridge in the extreme forepart of the vessel (assisting pilot and platforms will be aft). 11 12 13 10. Do the platforms afford shelter suitable to protection to the assisting pilots from the rain and sun? 11. Are the principal dimensions of the pilot platforms 1.20M (4’-0”) x 1.50M (5’-0”) x 2.45M (8’-0”)? 12. On those vessels where the bridge is located aft, has each platform been erected directly over the furthest point forward of the extreme beam at the waterline and not more than six inches inboard from the outside of the vertical plan of the shell plating? 13. On those vessels where the bridge is located forward, have these pilot shelters been erected directly over that position which is the furthest point aft of the extreme beam at the waterline and not more than six inches inboard from the outside surface of the vertical plan of the shell plating? 14. In addition to the platforms and shelters required above, have bridge wing shelter platforms been provided for all vessels whose extreme beam is 24.38 meters (80 feet) or more? 15. Is the awning for all the platforms and shelters of a material that will provide protection from the sun and rain? 16. Is the deck of the pilot shelter made of wood or other material with a non-skid surface, sufficient for dry footing at all times? 17. Is the overhead awning arranged and rigged to avoid spilling water inside the framework of the shelter during rain? 18. Are the wheelhouse windows 19 20 21 22 a. Of sufficient size and number to provide a clear view? b. Of clear safety glass (tinted windows must be removable)? c. Arranged so as to include a center window? d. Equipped with efficient mechanically operated rain wiper blades on windows at normal bridge conning positions located within the wheelhouse? e. The three conning positions within the wheelhouse are: 23 24 25 26 i. Behind and close to the forward center wheelhouse window ii. To port of conning position (I) directly behind and close to the nearest window thereto that provides a clear unobstructed view ahead iii. To starboard of conning position (I) directly behind and close to the nearest window thereto that provides a clear unobstructed view ahead). 19. Do the bridge wings extend to the maximum beam of the vessel and provide a clear, unobstructed passage along the forward portions from the wheelhouse doors to the extreme ends of the bridge wings? 20. On those vessels where it is impossible to extend the bridge wings for the full
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Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
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83221587 RJ1937156-R
Checklist Item(s): Remaining Seq No
Description
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breath of the vessel, do they extend as far as possible and swing-out, or have portable platforms been provided with the following characteristics: 28 29 30 31 32 a. Do the portable platforms extend to the maximum beam of the vessel? b. Are the portable platforms of adequate size, strength and rigidity to hold two persons? c. Are the portable platforms equipped with horizontal safety handrails and a toe board around the deck, 4-inches high minimum? d. Are the platforms safe and secure and maintained in good condition? 21. Is the wheelhouse arranged so that no equipment or instrumentation blocks the close approach to the forward windows and the forward and after portions of the bridge wing ends? 22. Are the bridge wing controls positioned so that the operator does not interfere with the pilot’s visibility? 23. When the vessel is laden, are objects on the surface of the water visible from the Navigation Bridge; from the conning positions described in item 22 above, at a minimum distance in item 22 above, at a minimum distance. Note: Vessels billed at the laden rate are considered laden for the purposes of the requirement. 24. When the vessel is in ballast, are objects on the surface of the water visible from the Navigation Bridge; fromthe conning positions described in item 22 above, at a minimum distance of one and one-half ship lengths forward in all conditions of trim? 25. Where the visibility from the normal conning positions, described in item 22 is obscured by cargo gear or other permanent obstructions forward of the beam, is the position of Conning Position (behind and close to the forward center wheelhouse window) so that the total arc of obstructed visibility does not exceed 15 degrees? 26. Is the side hull plating at the vessel’s waterline, fore and aft, visible from the bridge wing conning positions? a. The bridge wing conning positions are at the extreme end of the port and starboard bridge wing and is to provide a clear and unobstructed view fore and aft of the vessel’s sides. b. Vessels are required to execute an undertaking and release if the visibility from the bridge is considered by the Canal Authorities to present a hazard. 38 39 34. On all vessels, has one whistle control within easy reach on the navigational bridge been provided at the conning positions described in item 22 above? 35. On those vessels where the beam is over 15 meters (49.2 feet), have additional whistle controls been provided at the extreme end of the bridge wings (at the conning positions described in item 30 above)? 36. Do the controls make it possible to regulate precisely any required whistle signal? 37. On all vessels over 100 meters (328 feet) in length, has a steering range equipped with a fixed blue light which is clearly visible from the bridge along the centerline at or near the stem been provided?
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Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
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83221587 RJ1937156-R
Checklist Item(s): Remaining Seq No 42
Description
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38. On those vessels where the range and light discussed in item 41 above, would be partially or completely obscured from the centerline forward conning position, has two such ranges and lights been installed ahead of conning position ii and iii, discussed in item 22 above? 39. Is the wheelhouse position directly aft of the steering light(s) marked with a small labeled plaque on the window sill which can be located in the dark by touch? 40. Is the blue steering light capable of being illuminated and extinguished by a suitable rheostat or control switch located either on the navigation bridge or on the forecastle deck, or both? 57. Have suitable sanitary facilities for the pilots been provided? 58. Are all the chocks for the towing wires of a heavy, closed construction, and do they have a convex bearing surface? 59. Does each double chock located at the stem and at the stern, have two pairs of accompanying heavy bitts with each bitt? 60. Have boarding facilities complying with Regulation 23 Chapter V of SOLAS been provided? 61. Have means been provided to ensure safe and convenient passage onto or into and off the ship between the head of the pilot ladder or of any accommodation ladder or other appliance provided? a. Where such passage is by means of a gateway in the rails or bulwark, adequate hand holds are to be provided. Where such passage is by means of a bulwark ladder, such a ladder is to be securely attached to the bulwark rail or platform and two handhold stanchions are to be fitted at the point of boarding or leaving the ship not less than 0.70 meter (2 feet 3 inches) and no more than 0.80 meter (2 feet 7 inches) apart. Each stanchion, is to be rigidly secured to the ship structure at or near its base and also at a higher point, is not to be less than 4.0 centimeters (1 ½ inches) and not more than 5.0 centimeters (2 inches) in diameter, and is to extend not less than 1.20 meters (4 feet) above the top of the bulwark.
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62. Are handholds and handhold stanchions free of protrusions, such as loops, welded bars or padeyes, and are they designed to allow the human hand to grasp and portion and slide up and down, as necessary, without removing the hand or releasing the grip? 63. Has lighting been provided for both the pilot ladder over the side and also for the position where the pilot boards the ship? 64. Has a life buoy equipped with an igniting light been provided? a. A heaving line is to be kept at hand ready for use if required, and a responsible officer of the vessel with direct communication to the navigation bridge is to stand by at the top of the ladder when boarding or disembarking is in progress.
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65. Have means been provided to enable the pilot ladder to be used on either side of the ship?
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Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
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83221587 RJ1937156-R
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a. On those vessels with a mechanical pilot hoist, it and its ancillary equipment is to be of a type approved by the Panama Canal Commission. A pilot ladder complying with the provisions of items 81-86 above is to be kept on deck adjacent to the hoist and available for immediate use. 54 66. Where accommodation ladders are used, do the ladders lead aft, and has a platform been provided at the lower end? a. The lower end of the accommodation ladder is to be within the parallel mid body of the vessel, not near the bow or stern. Safety stanchions and rails or lines are to be rigged. The lower platform of the accommodation ladder is to be kept in a horizontal position, with the vertical stanchions installed, and it is to be held at a distance above the water equal to the deck of the board launch. The upper platform is also to have vertical stanchions and safety lines in place.
Surveyor(s) to The American Bureau of Shipping Attending Surveyors Cabrera, Raul A. Amaral, Israel Borges Carvalho, Andre Luiz De Souza Matos, Elias Sergio L. Vicentin Neto, Angelo
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Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
CHECKLIST
83221587 RJ1937156-Q
Checklist Item(s): Remaining Seq No I. Lightweight Survey 1
Description
Yes No N/A Done Date
i. Sister Vessel was previously inclined and owner requested a waiver of inclining experiment on subsequent Vessel to ABS Technical Office to carry out a Lightweight Survey. ii. Any additional requirements from ABS Technical Office for "Confirmation of Lightweight Survey" were verified by the attending Surveyor. iii. "Weights and Centers" calculations were prepared by the owner, verified by the Surveyor and submitted to ABS Technical Office along with Surveyor's "Inclining Experiment Data Verification "(Attachment B-Parts completed as applicable). iv. Vessel is complete or nearly so. a. No major structural sections or major items of equipment to be added, removed, or major equipment to be relocated. b. No extraneous gear and personnel on board the vessel. v. Weather conditions are satisfactory. a. No gusting winds. Steady wind not causing motion is acceptable. Beam winds to be avoided. Wind speed normally acceptable if the waterline can be clearly read on the draft marks b. No strong currents. c. Not raining. d. No waves. Ripples acceptable if freeboard readings can be read to whole inch. vi. Depth of water is greater than the draft of the vessel. vii. If possible, all tanks opened and checked for liquids. All remaining tanks sounded for liquid levels. All tank levels recorded. viii. Angle of heel is less than 0.5 degrees and the trim less than 1% of the LBP. If more trim is allowed, as-trimmed hydrostatics must be used in calculations. II. Freeboard Measurements
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i. At least five (5) freeboard readings on each side at approximately the same intervals along the length at readily identifiable locations (e.g. ends of deckhouses). A verified draft mark reading may be substituted for a freeboard reading. a. Each data point is to consist of: (see sketch created by Surveyor in VIM Ref. Documents)
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i. Freeboard reading (f) taken from the top of the bulwark to the point where the plumb bob touches the water. ii. Bulwark height (b) reading at each location. iii. Deck plating thickness (t) from the structural plan. iv. Molded depth (D) at each location from the lines plan; see the approved
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING Lightweight Survey
Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
CHECKLIST
83221587 RJ1937156-Q
Checklist Item(s): Remaining Seq No procedure. 20 21
Description
Yes No N/A Done Date
b. Draft - molded depth + bulwark height + deck plating thickness - freeboard reading (d-D+b+t-f) ii. Specific gravity of water (hydrometer reading) and water temperature readings. iii. Draft mark readings:
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a. Taken from a small boat. b. Port and starboard, forward and aft. c. Longitudinal locations from a known reference point shown. III. Survey of Items to be Added, Removed or Relocated
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i. Record weight, vertical center of gravity, transverse center of gravity and longitudinal center of gravity for each item.Weights become more critical as the size of the vessel becomes smaller. ii. Typical weights to add:
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a. Liferafts/lifesaving equipment. b. Seating. c. Liquids in engines. d. Paneling. e. C02 bottles/firefighting equipment. f. Fenders. g. Deck coverings/tiles and underlayments. h. Cables for winches. i. Lines and hawsers. j. Engine room insulation. k. Ventilation ducts. l. Galley equipment (stoves and refrigerators). m. Mattresses. n. Paint (on surfaces to be painted) . o. Dampers. p. Electronic equipment in the pilothouse. q. Masts and navigation lights. iii. Typical weights to deduct
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING Lightweight Survey
Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
CHECKLIST
83221587 RJ1937156-Q
Checklist Item(s): Remaining Seq No 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Description
Yes No N/A Done Date
a. Inclining weights and pendulum set-up. b. Personnel on board. c. Liquids on board (in tanks and bilges but excluding liquid in engines ). d. Workers equipment. e. Scrap metal. f. Scaffolding. g. Dunnage. h. Spare parts and engineering stores. iv. Typical weights to relocate.
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a. Paneling. b. Lifesaving equipment. c. Fenders and mooring equipment. d. Fire extinguishing equipment.
Surveyor(s) to The American Bureau of Shipping Attending Surveyors Cabrera, Raul A. Amaral, Israel Borges Carvalho, Andre Luiz De Souza Matos, Elias Sergio L. Vicentin Neto, Angelo
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING Tonnage Confirmation Survey
Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
CHECKLIST
83221587 RJ1937156-R
Checklist Item(s): Remaining Seq No 1 2 3
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1. Has the Procedure been referred to and followed with regard to survey requirements and reporting requirements? 2. Have Tonnage Confirmatory Survey requirements been received from the Tonnage Group and survey carried out accordingly? 3. Has a narrative report been prepared detailing all the items in relation to the Tonnage Group instructions with the report forwarded to the Tonnage Group who gave the survey instructions? 4. Has a copy of the narrative report been forwarded to ABS Tonnage Group, Houston? 5. Any negative responses should be brought to the attention of the Surveyor-in-Charge prior to the survey process being considered complete. Panama Canal Commission Regulations The regulation reference indicates the applicable convention and set of amendments from which it was taken.
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1. Is the maximum overall length, including a bulbous bow for commercial or non-commercial vessels, with the exception of Passenger and Container Ships, making regular transits through the canal, equal to or less than 289.56 meters (950 feet)? 3. Have the plans for those vessels transiting the Panama Canal for the first time, having a length exceeding 274.32 meters (900 feet), been submitted to the Panama Canal Commission for review and approval? 6. Is the cargo stowed on a vessel so that its maximum width does not exceed the vessel’s maximum beam? 7. On those vessels which carry cargo within 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) or less of the extreme beam, have approved provisions, such as rubbing bands to protect the cargo been provided? Note: The maximum beam of 32.31 meters (106 feet) should not be exceeded by the cargo protection method. 8. According to OP Notice to Shipping No. N-1-YYYY Section 2 "Size and Draft Limitations of Vessels" Paragraph (f)(2), prior to the initial transit of a vessel whose transit draft will exceed 35 feet 6 inches (10.82 m), owners, operators or agents must supply in full the information required in the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters (ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 52), and request the maximum authorized transit draft for the vessel (deepest point of immersion TFW) from the Transit Operations Division Executive Manager, not later than two weeks prior to the loading of the vessel. This request shall be returned with the approved maximum authorized transit draft stamped thereon. 9. As required by the ACP Navigation Regulations, Article 64, suitable platforms and shelters must be provided by certain vessels for assisting pilots. Based on current operating experience, the following vessels with a length of 900 feet (274.32 m) overall or more may require two or more pilots when transiting the locks of the Canal. a. Vessels with the bridge in the extreme afterpart of the vessel (assisting pilot and platforms will be forwarded).
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Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
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83221587 RJ1937156-R
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b. Vessels with the bridge in the extreme forepart of the vessel (assisting pilot and platforms will be aft). 11 12 13 10. Do the platforms afford shelter suitable to protection to the assisting pilots from the rain and sun? 11. Are the principal dimensions of the pilot platforms 1.20M (4’-0”) x 1.50M (5’-0”) x 2.45M (8’-0”)? 12. On those vessels where the bridge is located aft, has each platform been erected directly over the furthest point forward of the extreme beam at the waterline and not more than six inches inboard from the outside of the vertical plan of the shell plating? 13. On those vessels where the bridge is located forward, have these pilot shelters been erected directly over that position which is the furthest point aft of the extreme beam at the waterline and not more than six inches inboard from the outside surface of the vertical plan of the shell plating? 14. In addition to the platforms and shelters required above, have bridge wing shelter platforms been provided for all vessels whose extreme beam is 24.38 meters (80 feet) or more? 15. Is the awning for all the platforms and shelters of a material that will provide protection from the sun and rain? 16. Is the deck of the pilot shelter made of wood or other material with a non-skid surface, sufficient for dry footing at all times? 17. Is the overhead awning arranged and rigged to avoid spilling water inside the framework of the shelter during rain? 18. Are the wheelhouse windows 19 20 21 22 a. Of sufficient size and number to provide a clear view? b. Of clear safety glass (tinted windows must be removable)? c. Arranged so as to include a center window? d. Equipped with efficient mechanically operated rain wiper blades on windows at normal bridge conning positions located within the wheelhouse? e. The three conning positions within the wheelhouse are: 23 24 25 26 i. Behind and close to the forward center wheelhouse window ii. To port of conning position (I) directly behind and close to the nearest window thereto that provides a clear unobstructed view ahead iii. To starboard of conning position (I) directly behind and close to the nearest window thereto that provides a clear unobstructed view ahead). 19. Do the bridge wings extend to the maximum beam of the vessel and provide a clear, unobstructed passage along the forward portions from the wheelhouse doors to the extreme ends of the bridge wings? 20. On those vessels where it is impossible to extend the bridge wings for the full
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Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
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83221587 RJ1937156-R
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Description
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breath of the vessel, do they extend as far as possible and swing-out, or have portable platforms been provided with the following characteristics: 28 29 30 31 32 a. Do the portable platforms extend to the maximum beam of the vessel? b. Are the portable platforms of adequate size, strength and rigidity to hold two persons? c. Are the portable platforms equipped with horizontal safety handrails and a toe board around the deck, 4-inches high minimum? d. Are the platforms safe and secure and maintained in good condition? 21. Is the wheelhouse arranged so that no equipment or instrumentation blocks the close approach to the forward windows and the forward and after portions of the bridge wing ends? 22. Are the bridge wing controls positioned so that the operator does not interfere with the pilot’s visibility? 23. When the vessel is laden, are objects on the surface of the water visible from the Navigation Bridge; from the conning positions described in item 22 above, at a minimum distance in item 22 above, at a minimum distance. Note: Vessels billed at the laden rate are considered laden for the purposes of the requirement. 24. When the vessel is in ballast, are objects on the surface of the water visible from the Navigation Bridge; fromthe conning positions described in item 22 above, at a minimum distance of one and one-half ship lengths forward in all conditions of trim? 25. Where the visibility from the normal conning positions, described in item 22 is obscured by cargo gear or other permanent obstructions forward of the beam, is the position of Conning Position (behind and close to the forward center wheelhouse window) so that the total arc of obstructed visibility does not exceed 15 degrees? 26. Is the side hull plating at the vessel’s waterline, fore and aft, visible from the bridge wing conning positions? a. The bridge wing conning positions are at the extreme end of the port and starboard bridge wing and is to provide a clear and unobstructed view fore and aft of the vessel’s sides. b. Vessels are required to execute an undertaking and release if the visibility from the bridge is considered by the Canal Authorities to present a hazard. 38 39 34. On all vessels, has one whistle control within easy reach on the navigational bridge been provided at the conning positions described in item 22 above? 35. On those vessels where the beam is over 15 meters (49.2 feet), have additional whistle controls been provided at the extreme end of the bridge wings (at the conning positions described in item 30 above)? 36. Do the controls make it possible to regulate precisely any required whistle signal? 37. On all vessels over 100 meters (328 feet) in length, has a steering range equipped with a fixed blue light which is clearly visible from the bridge along the centerline at or near the stem been provided?
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Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
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83221587 RJ1937156-R
Checklist Item(s): Remaining Seq No 42
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38. On those vessels where the range and light discussed in item 41 above, would be partially or completely obscured from the centerline forward conning position, has two such ranges and lights been installed ahead of conning position ii and iii, discussed in item 22 above? 39. Is the wheelhouse position directly aft of the steering light(s) marked with a small labeled plaque on the window sill which can be located in the dark by touch? 40. Is the blue steering light capable of being illuminated and extinguished by a suitable rheostat or control switch located either on the navigation bridge or on the forecastle deck, or both? 57. Have suitable sanitary facilities for the pilots been provided? 58. Are all the chocks for the towing wires of a heavy, closed construction, and do they have a convex bearing surface? 59. Does each double chock located at the stem and at the stern, have two pairs of accompanying heavy bitts with each bitt? 60. Have boarding facilities complying with Regulation 23 Chapter V of SOLAS been provided? 61. Have means been provided to ensure safe and convenient passage onto or into and off the ship between the head of the pilot ladder or of any accommodation ladder or other appliance provided? a. Where such passage is by means of a gateway in the rails or bulwark, adequate hand holds are to be provided. Where such passage is by means of a bulwark ladder, such a ladder is to be securely attached to the bulwark rail or platform and two handhold stanchions are to be fitted at the point of boarding or leaving the ship not less than 0.70 meter (2 feet 3 inches) and no more than 0.80 meter (2 feet 7 inches) apart. Each stanchion, is to be rigidly secured to the ship structure at or near its base and also at a higher point, is not to be less than 4.0 centimeters (1 ½ inches) and not more than 5.0 centimeters (2 inches) in diameter, and is to extend not less than 1.20 meters (4 feet) above the top of the bulwark.
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62. Are handholds and handhold stanchions free of protrusions, such as loops, welded bars or padeyes, and are they designed to allow the human hand to grasp and portion and slide up and down, as necessary, without removing the hand or releasing the grip? 63. Has lighting been provided for both the pilot ladder over the side and also for the position where the pilot boards the ship? 64. Has a life buoy equipped with an igniting light been provided? a. A heaving line is to be kept at hand ready for use if required, and a responsible officer of the vessel with direct communication to the navigation bridge is to stand by at the top of the ladder when boarding or disembarking is in progress.
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65. Have means been provided to enable the pilot ladder to be used on either side of the ship?
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING Tonnage Confirmation Survey
Vessel Name Last Visit Date PETROBRAS 63 31-Dec-2013 Class Number Report Number
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83221587 RJ1937156-R
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a. On those vessels with a mechanical pilot hoist, it and its ancillary equipment is to be of a type approved by the Panama Canal Commission. A pilot ladder complying with the provisions of items 81-86 above is to be kept on deck adjacent to the hoist and available for immediate use. 54 66. Where accommodation ladders are used, do the ladders lead aft, and has a platform been provided at the lower end? a. The lower end of the accommodation ladder is to be within the parallel mid body of the vessel, not near the bow or stern. Safety stanchions and rails or lines are to be rigged. The lower platform of the accommodation ladder is to be kept in a horizontal position, with the vertical stanchions installed, and it is to be held at a distance above the water equal to the deck of the board launch. The upper platform is also to have vertical stanchions and safety lines in place.
Surveyor(s) to The American Bureau of Shipping Attending Surveyors Cabrera, Raul A. Amaral, Israel Borges Carvalho, Andre Luiz De Souza Matos, Elias Sergio L. Vicentin Neto, Angelo
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