Annex 1 - Obligations of Contracting Governments/Parties
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Annex 1 - Obligations of Contracting Governments/Parties

The following table contains a non-exhaustive list of obligations, including those obligations imposed when a right is exercised.

  OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS/PARTIES  
SOURCE SUMMARY DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
TONNAGE 1969    
     
Article 1 General obligation under the Convention  
     
Article 5(2) Force majeure  
     
Article 8 Issue of a certificate by another Government  
     
Article 10 Cancellation of certificate  
     
Article 11 Acceptance of certificates  
     
Article 15 Communication of information  
     
LL 1966 and LL PROT 1988footnote    
     
Article 1 General obligation under the Convention  
     
  General obligations LL PROT 1988 only (Article I)
     
Article 7(2) Force majeure  
     
Article 17 Issue or endorsement of certificates by another Government amended by LL PROT 1988
     
Article 20 Acceptance of certificates  
     
Article 25 Special rules drawn up by agreement  
     
Article 26 Communication of information  
     
  Communication of information LL PROT 1988 only (Article III)
     
COLREG 1972    
Article I General obligations  
     
STCW 1978    
     
Article I General obligations under the Convention  
     
Article IV Communication of information  
     
Article XI(1) Promotion of technical cooperation  
     
Reg. I/2.12 Issue of certificates of competency  
     
Reg. I/2.14 Maintenance of a register or registers of all certificates and endorsements  
     
Regs. I/2.15 and 2.16 Availability of information on the status of certificates of competency, endorsements and dispensations (as of 1 January 2017, available in English through electronic means)  
     
Reg. I/3 Principles governing near-coastal voyages, communication of information and incorporation of limits in the endorsements  
     
Reg. I/5 National provisions – impartial investigation, enforcement measures including penalties or disciplinary measures and cooperation  
     
Reg. I/6.1 Training and assessment – administration, supervision and monitoring  
     
Reg. I/6.2 Qualification of those responsible for training and assessment  
     
Reg. I/7 Communication of the information as referred to in article IV of the STCW Convention and A-I/7 of the STCW Code  
     
Regs. I/8.1 and 8.2 Quality standards system and periodical independent evaluation  
     
Reg. I/8.3 Communication of a report containing the results of the evaluation required by regulation I/8.2  
     
Regs. I/9.1 and 9.2 Medical standards, procedures for the issue of medical certificates and recognition of medical practitioners  
     
Reg. I/9.6 Procedures governing the validity of a medical certificate which expires in the course of a voyage  
     
Regs. I/11.4 and 11.5 Comparison of standards of competence – determination of need for appropriate refresher and updating training or assessment and formulation or promotion of the formulation of a structure of refresher and updating courses  
     
Reg. II/5.3 Comparison of standards of competence – determination of the need to update qualifications for able seamen to whom certificates are issued before 1 January 2012  
     
Reg. III/5.3 Comparison of standards of competence – determination of the need to update qualifications for ratings in engine department to whom certificates are issued before 1 January 2012  
     
Reg. III/6.3 Comparison of standards of competence – determination of the need to update qualifications for electro-technical officers to whom certificates are issued before 1 January 2012  
     
Reg. III/7.3 Comparison of standards of competence – determination of the need to update qualifications for electro-technical ratings to whom certificates are issued before 1 January 2012  
     
Reg. VII/3.1 Principles governing the issue of alternative certificates  
     
SOLAS 1974    
     
Article I General obligations under the Convention in SOLAS PROT 1978 and
SOLAS PROT 1988
     
Article III Communication of information in SOLAS PROT 1978 and
SOLAS PROT 1988
     
Article V(c) Carriage of persons in emergencies – reporting  
     
Article VII Special rules drawn up by agreement  
     
Article XI Denunciation in SOLAS PROT 1988 (Article VII)
     
Reg. I/13 Issue or endorsement of certificates by another Government in SOLAS PROT 1988
     
Reg. I/17 Acceptance of certificates also Reg. I/19(b)
     
Reg. I/21(b) Casualties – reporting  
     
Reg. IV/5 Provision of radiocommunication services and communication of information on such provision  
     
Reg. IV/5-1 Global maritime distress and safety system identities – ensuring suitable arrangements  
     
Reg. V/5 Meteorological services and warnings  
     
Reg. V/6 Ice Patrol Service  
     
Reg. V/10 Ships' routeing  
     
Reg. V/11 Ship reporting systems  
     
Reg. V/12 Vessel traffic services  
     
Reg. V/13 Establishment and operation of aids to navigation  
     
Reg. V/31.2 Danger messages – bring to the knowledge of those concerned and communicate to other interested Governments  
     
Reg. V/33.1-1 Distress situations: obligations and procedures – coordination and cooperation  
     
Reg. VI/1.2 Appropriate information on safe carriage of cargoes  
     
Reg. VI/2.4.2 Approval of certified method for weighing the gross mass of cargo carried in a container  
     
Reg. VII/2.4 Issue of instructions on emergency response, etc.  
     
Reg. VII/7-1 Issue of instructions on emergency response, etc.  
     
MARPOL    
Article 1 General obligations under the Convention and MARPOL
PROT 1978 (Article I)
     
Articles 4(2) and 4(4) Violation  
     
Article 5(1) Certificates and special rules on inspection of ships – acceptance of certificates  
     
Article 5(4) Certificates and special rules on inspection of ships – no more favourable treatment  
     
Article 6(1) Detection of violations and enforcement of the Convention – cooperation  
     
Article 6(3) Detection of violations and enforcement of the Convention – furnishing evidence  
     
Article 7 Undue delay to ships  
     
Article 8 Reports on incidents involving harmful substances  
     
Article 11 Communication of information modified by MARPOL
PROT 1978 (Article III)
     
Article 12(2) Casualties to ships – information to IMO  
     
Article 17 Promotion of technical cooperation  
     
Annex I    
     
Reg. 8 Issue or endorsement of a certificate by another Government  
     
Reg. 15.7 Control of discharge of oil – investigations (machinery spaces)  
     
Reg. 34.7 Control of discharge of oil – investigations (cargo area)  
     
Regs. 38.4 and 38.6 Consultation with IMO for circulation of information regarding reception facilities by Parties participating in regional arrangements  
     
Annex II    
     
Reg. 6.3 Categorization and listing of noxious liquid substances and other substances – establish and agree on provisional assessment and notify IMO  
     
Regs. 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 9.3.3 and 9.3.4 Issue or endorsement of a certificate by another Government  
     
Reg. 13.4 Control of discharges of residues – exemption for a prewash  
     
Regs. 18.3 and 18.5 Consultation with IMO for circulation of information regarding reception facilities by Parties participating in regional arrangements  
     
Reg. 18.5 Reception facilities and cargo unloading terminal arrangements – agreeing and establishing a date, notifying IMO  
Annex III    
     
Reg. 1.3 Application – issue detailed requirements  
     
Annex IV    
     
Reg. 6 Issue or endorsement of a certificate by another Government  
     
Reg. 12.2 Consultation with IMO for circulation of information regarding reception facilities by Parties participating in regional arrangements  
     
Annex V    
     
Reg. 8.3 Consultation with IMO for circulation of information regarding reception facilities by Parties participating in regional arrangements  
     
Annex VI    
     
Reg. 7 Issue or endorsement of a certificate by another Government Addition related to IECC by
    MEPC.203(62)
Regs. 9.9.3 and 9.11.2 Transfer of flag – transmitting copies of the certificate and the relevant survey report  
     
Reg. 11.1 Detection of violations and enforcement – cooperation  
     
Reg. 11.2 Inspection report in case of detection of violations  
     
Reg. 11.3 Detection of violations and enforcement – information to flag State and master on violations detected  
     
Reg. 11.5 Transmission of report to requesting Party  
     
Reg. 13.7.1 Certification of an approved method and communication to IMO  
     
Reg. 17.1 Adequate reception facilities  
     
Reg. 17.2 Consultation with IMO for circulation of information regarding reception facilities by Parties participating in regional arrangement  
     
Reg. 18.1 Availability of fuel oils and communication to IMO  
     
Reg. 18.2.1 Ship not compliant with fuel oil standards  
     
Reg. 18.2.3 Action taken, including not taking control measures  
     
Reg. 18.2.5 Evidence of the non-availability of compliant fuel oil – communication to IMO  
     
Reg. 18.9 Authorities designated for register of local suppliers, bunker delivery note and sample, fuel oil quality, actions against fuel oil suppliers for non-compliance, informing the Administration of any ship receiving non-compliant fuel oil and communication to IMO of non-compliant fuel oil suppliers as referred to in the paragraph  
     
ISM Code    
Para. 14.3 Extension of validity of Interim Safety Management Certificate (Interim SMC) by another Contracting Government  
     
1994 HSC Code    
     
Para. 1.8.2 Issue of certificates by another Government  
     
Para. 14.2.1.12 Definition of "sea area A1" as may be defined
     
Para. 14.2.1.13 Definition of "sea area A2" as may be defined
     
2000 HSC Code    
     
Para. 1.8.2 Issue of certificates by another Government  
     
Para. 14.2.1.13 Definition of "sea area A1" as may be defined
     
Para. 14.2.1.14 Definition of "sea area A2" as may be defined
     
IMDG Code    
     
Section 1.3.1 Training of shore-side personnel – establishment of the period of time for keeping records of training  
     
Section 1.5.2 Radiation protection programme – role of competent authority  
     
Section 1.5.3 Management system – role of competent authority  
     
Chapter 3.3, SP356 Approval of metal hydride storage systems installed in vehicles, vessels or aircrafts or in completed components or intended to be installed in vehicles, vessels or aircrafts  
     
Chapter 4.1 Approval of packagings as referred to in the chapter – role of competent authority  
     
Section 5.1.5 General provisions for class 7 – role of competent authority  
     
Section 5.4.1 Information required in addition to the dangerous goods description – role of the competent authority  
     
Chapter 5.5 Determining the period between fumigant application and loading of fumigated cargo transport unit on board the ship  
     
Chapter 6.2 Approval of pressure receptacles, aerosol dispensers, small receptacles containing gas and fuel cell cartridges containing liquefied flammable gas – role of competent authority  
     
Para. 6.2.2.6.2 General provisions – role of competent authority  
     
Section 6.2.3 The marking of salvage pressure receptacles – determination by the competent authority  
     
Section 6.3.2 Quality assurance programme – role of competent authority  
     
Section 6.3.5 Procedures for performance and frequency of tests – role of competent authority  
     
Chapter 6.4 Approval of package design and materials for class 7 – role of competent authority  
     
Section 6.5.4 Testing, certification and inspection – role of competent authority  
     
Chapter 6.6 Provisions for the construction and testing of large packagings – role of competent authority  
     
Chapter 6.7 Provisions for the design, construction, inspection and testing of portable tanks and multiple-element gas containers – role of competent authority  
     
Chapter 6.8 Provisions for road tank vehicles – role of competent authority  
     
Para. 7.1.4.5 Stowage of goods of class 7 – role of competent authority  
     
Chapter 7.9 Exemptions, approvals and certificates – notifying IMO and recognition of approvals and certificates  
     
IMSBC Code    
     
Para. 1.7 Independence of a competent authority  
     
Casualty Investigation Code    
     
Para. 4.1 Detailed contact information of the marine safety investigation authority/authorities to IMO  
     
Paras. 5.1 and 5.2 Notification of a marine casualty  
     
Paras. 7.1 and 7.2 Agreement to conduct a marine safety investigation  
     
Para. 8.1 Powers provided to investigator(s)  
     
Para. 9.2 Coordination for parallel investigations  
     
Para. 10.1 Cooperation in investigating  
     
Para. 11.1 Investigation not to be subject to external direction  
     
Paras. 13.1,13.4 and 13.5 Draft marine safety investigation reports  
     
Paras. 14.1 and 14.2 Marine safety investigation reports – communication to IMO  
     
Para. 14.4 Marine safety investigation reports – available to public and shipping industry  
     
IBC Code    
     
Para. 1.5.3 Maintenance of conditions after survey  
     
Para. 1.5.5.1 Issue or endorsement of International Certificate of Fitness by another Government  
     
BCH Code    
     
Para. 1.6.4.1 Issue or endorsement of certificate by another Government  
     
IGC Code    
     
Para. 1.4.5 Issue or endorsement of certificate by another Government  
     
STCW Code, part A    
     
Section A-I/6.1 Training and assessment of seafarers for certification  
     
Section A-I/6.3 Qualifications of instructors, supervisors and assessors  
     
Section A-I/6.7 Training and assessment within an institution  
     
Section A-I/7.2 Communication of information – initial communication (within one year of entry into force of regulation I/7)  
     
Sections A-I/7.3, 7.4 , 7.5 and 7.6 Communication of information – subsequent reports (within the periods as referred to in paragraphs 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6)  
     
Sections A-I/8.1 and 8.3 National objectives and quality standards  
     
Section A-I/9.1 Medical standards – eyesight standards and physical and medical fitness  
     
Section A-1/9.4 Provisions for recognizing medical practitioners and maintenance of a register of recognized medical practitioners  
     
Sections A-I/9.5 and 9.6 Guidance, processes and procedures for conducting medical fitness examinations and issuing medical certificates  
     
Section A-I/12.1 General performance standards for simulators used in training  
     
Section A-I/12.2 General performance standards for simulators used in assessment of competence  
     
Section A-I/12.6 Simulator training objectives  
     
Section A-I/12.9 Qualification of instructors and assessors  
     
Section A-VIII/2.9 Watchkeeping at sea – directing the attention of companies, masters, chief engineer officers and watchkeeping personnel to observe the principles in parts 4-1 and 4-2  
III Code IMO Instruments Implementation Code  
     
  Application of the provisions of the III Code under related mandatory IMO Instruments  
     

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