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Regular Testing of Systems Related to Safety (Critical Equipment)
1.	Purpose
	Safety facilities are only of use if they really function in emergency. In view of this these facilities are regularly subjected to operating tests.
	These operating tests moreover serve to familiarise the crew with the function and handling of these facilities.
2.	Application
	This Documented Procedure applies on all ships managed / operated by Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG.
3.	Definitions and Abbreviations
3.1	Definitions
	Critical System or Equipment - the equipment or technical systems that the sudden operational failure of may result in hazardous situations. Safety means the safe operation of vessels according to the ISM Code. Environmental Protection means the protection of the maritime environment according to the ISM Code. Safety and Environmental Protection System (SE System) means the System according to ISM Code and STCW 95 of Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG. Safety and Environmental Protection Manual (SE Manual) means the documentation of Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG's SE System.
3.2	Abbreviations
	ISM Code		International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management Code), adopted 04.11.1993
	STCW 95		International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW Convention)
	STCW Code		Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code)
	VA		Procedure
4.	Responsibilities
	The heads of the deck and engine department are responsible for checking safety-related systems.

5.	Description of Routines
	The ISM Code calls for the identification of equipment and technical systems that are considered critical and the procedures set in place to ensure that these systems are adequately maintained and that there be specific measures established aimed at promoting the reliability of such equipment or systems. These measures should include the regular testing of stand-by arrangements and equipment or technical systems that are not in continous use.
	Functional testing takes place weekly, monthly and half-yearly. In the CL-008 'Regular Testing of Systems Related to Safety (Critical Equipment)' the positioning of the various tests in the time-frame are specified. Each vessel Schiffahrtskontor tom Wöhrden GmbH & Co. KG operates is arranged differently. Therefore this list will be updated board-side by ship's specific points; operating tests are naturally not required for safety facilities not found on board.
	It is recognized that all pieces of equipment are important to the proper operation of the vessel. The critical equipment and systems identified in this procedure are those felt to meet the ISM Code criteria. Critical Equipment or Systems Main Propulsion Reduction gears or Thruster systems Ship's Service System Emergency Electrical Power System Steering Systems Fire Pumps Bilge System Fuel Oil Purification System Fire Detection System
	The checklist will be worked off by the crew members nominated by the department heads. Tests affecting more than one department must be arranged together. The department heads ensure that always different crew members carry out the tests and new crew members will be familiarised. This way it is ensured that a high proportion of the crew can operate all safety facilities.
	It will be ensured, that neither passengers nor crew will be endangered by operational tests, e.g. by fire-doors falling shut. In this case loudspeaker announcements are to be made.
	Operational tests of safety facilities carried out for other purposes (e.g. during a drill or the F- Survey by the See-BG) will be counted if they are documented.
	If functional tests establish non-functioning, then without delay trouble-shooting and elimination will be initiated via the department head. If the fault cannot be corrected at once, it is documented in Fo-008 "Deficiency Report" and the corrective action pursued. The flag state and classification society rules will be complied with.
6.	References and Remarks
6.1	Reference Documents
	Rules for Classification Flag State Rules VA-005 Communication with Company, Reporting VA-040 Performance of Drills and Exercises to Prepare for Emergency Situations VA-033 Reporting of Non-conformities, Accidents, Serious Incidents, Hazardous Occurrences and Near Misses VA-032 Corrective Action VA-027 Maintenance of Ship, Engine and Equipment VA-034 Control of Records Training Manual Operating and Maintenance Manuals
6.2	Bibliography
	SOLAS Schiffssicherheitsvorschriften
6.3	Remarks
	Procedures and manuals for specific ship's types will be complied with.
7.	Documentation
	The execution of the CL-008 checklist is entered in the deck log-book and engine log-book. All faults occurring which cannot be immediately eliminated will be documented and pursued with Fo-008 "Deficiency Report". Repairs arising from operational tests will be entered in the maintenance plan and in the work log. Survey Reports
8.	Revision of Documents
	Party responsible for the editorial revision of this procedure
	Designated Person
9.	Distribution
	All Safety Management Manuals
	Additional Copies: none
10.	Attachments
	none

Procedure

Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG Wilhelm-Schröder-Str. 3 D-21726 Oldendorf

VA-031

Revision 1

17.10.2003

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Procedure

Reederei Heinz Corleis Kampweg 4a D-21706 Drochtersen

prepared: 25.09.02	approved: 25.09.02	released: 25.09.02	Revision 2
			Procedure No.: VA-031
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