Section 9 Operator guidance and information
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 3 Additional Class Notations - Part 1 Ship Type Capability - Chapter 7 Boat and Waterborne Operations - Section 9 Operator guidance and information

Section 9 Operator guidance and information

Parent topic: Chapter 7 Boat and Waterborne Operations

9.1 General

9.1.1 Operators shall be provided with adequate information and instructions for the operation and maintenance of all boat and watercraft arrangements and systems. This is to be provided in a single manual in a consistent layout containing, as a minimum, of the following information;
  1. equipment descriptions and arrangement diagrams;
  2. instruction and maintenance manuals for all launch and recovery equipment;
  3. safe operational limits and design loads;
  4. specification of compatible boats and watercraft;
  5. manning and competency requirements;
  6. standard and reversionary operating procedures;
  7. heavy weather and extreme temperature operating guidance;
  8. shipboard inspection and test requirements; and
  9. shipboard maintenance and fault-finding requirements.

9.1.2 All control positions and mechanical equipment shall be provided with permanent, easily understood instructions for their operation.

9.1.3 A record of fixed items shall be maintained, including their certification and records of inspections, maintenance, tests and/or repairs effected. This shall include the Register of Lifting Appliances in accordance with Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 2, 3.10 Other notations 3.10.3.

9.1.4 A record of loose gear and portable items shall be maintained, including the date identifiable items are placed into service, their certification and records of inspections and/or repairs effected.

9.1.5 The Operator Guidance and Record Books are to be populated and provided at delivery, but suitability of the operating procedures and guidance is to be confirmed by the Owner by the first Annual Survey.

9.1.6 Information shall be presented in a language and format that can be understood by the Operator in the context in which it is required.

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