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of4December 2001
establishingharmonised requirements andprocedures for the safeloading andunloadingofbulk
carriers
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DIRECTIVE 2001/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
ANDOFTHECOUNCIL
of4December 2001
establishing harmonised requirements and procedures for the safe
loadingandunloadingofbulkcarriers
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THEEUROPEANPARLIAMENTANDTHECOUNCILOFTHE
EUROPEANUNION,
HavingregardtotheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanCommunity,and
inparticularArticle80(2)thereof,
HavingregardtotheproposalfromtheCommission(1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social
Committee(2),
HavingconsultedtheCommitteeoftheRegions,
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of
theTreaty(3),
Whereas:
(1)Inviewofthehighnumberofshippingaccidentsinvolvingbulk
carrierswithanassociatedlossofhumanlives,furthermeasures
should be taken to enhance safety in maritime transport withintheframeworkofthecommontransportpolicy.
(2)Assessmentsofthecausesofbulkcarriercasualtiesindicatethatloading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes, if not properlyconducted, can contribute to the loss of bulk carriers, either by
over-stressing the ship's structure or by mechanically damaging
its structural members in the cargo holds. The protection of thesafety ofbulkcarriers can beenhanced throughthe adoption ofmeasures aimed at reducing the risk of structural damage andlossesduetoimproperloadingandunloadingoperations.
(3)At international level, the International Maritime Organisation(the ‘IMO’), through a number of Assembly Resolutions, hasadopted recommendations on the safety of bulk carriers addres-sing ship/port interface issues in general and loading andunloadingoperationsinparticular.
(4)ByAssemblyResolutionA.862(20),theIMOadoptedaCodeofPractice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Barriers(‘theBLUCode’),andurgedcontractinggovernmentstoimple-mentthisCodeattheearliestpossibleopportunityandtoinformIMOofanynon-compliance.IntheResolution,theIMOfurtherurged contracting governments in whose territories solid bulk
cargo loading and unloading terminals are situated to introduce
lawssothatanumberofkeyprinciplesnecessaryfortheimple-mentationofthisCodecouldbeenforced.
(5)Theimpact ofloading andunloading operations onbulk carriersafety, in view of the global character of trade in dry cargo in
bulk,hastransboundaryimplications.Thedevelopmentofaction
to prevent the foundering of bulk carriers due to improperloading and unloading practices is therefore best done atCommunity level by establishing harmonised requirements andprocedures to implement the IMO recommendations laid downintheAssemblyResolutionA.862(20)andtheBLUCode.2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—2
(1) OJC311E,31.10.2000,p.240and
OJC180E,26.6.2001,p.273.
(2) OJC14,16.1.2001,p.37.
(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 February 2001 (OJ C 276,
1.10.2001, p. 38), Council Common Position of 27 June 2001 (not yet
publishedintheOfficial Journal)and DecisionoftheEuropeanParliament
of25October2001(notyetpublishedintheOfficialJournal).
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(6)In view of the subsidiarity principle set out in Article 5 of the
Treaty, a Directive is the appropriate legal instrument as it
provides a framework for the Member States' uniform andcompulsory application of the requirements and procedures forthe safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers, while leavingeach Member State the right to decide which implementationtoolsbestfititsinternalsystem.Inaccordancewiththeprinciple
of proportionality, this Directive does not go beyond what is
necessaryfortheobjectivespursued.
(7)The safety of bulk carriers and their crews can be enhanced byreducingtherisksofimproperloadingandunloadingatdrybulkcargo terminals. This can be implemented by establishingharmonised procedures for cooperation and communicationbetween ship and terminal and by laying down suitability
requirementsforshipsandterminals.
(8)In the interests of enhancing bulk carrier safety and avoidingdistortion of competition, the harmonised procedures and suit-
ability criteria should apply to all bulk carriers, irrespective ofthe flag they fly, and to all terminals in the Community atwhich, under normal circumstances, such carriers call for thepurposeofloadingorunloadingsolidbulkcargoes.
(9)Bulkcarrierscallingatterminalsfortheloadingorunloadingofsolid bulk cargoes should be suitable for that purpose. Equally,
terminals should also be suitable for receiving and loading or
unloading visiting bulk carriers. For these purposes suitabilitycriteriahavebeenestablishedintheBLUCode.
(10)Terminals should, in the interests of enhancing cooperation andcommunication withthe ship'smaster onmatters relating totheloading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes, appoint a terminalrepresentativeresponsibleforsuchoperationsintheterminaland
make information books with the terminal's and port's require-
ments available to the masters. There are, for this purpose,provisionsintheBLUCode.
(11)The development, implementation and maintenance of a qualitymanagement system by the terminals would ensure that thecooperation and communication procedures and the actualloadingandunloadingbytheterminalareplannedandexecuted
in accordance with a harmonised framework that is internation-
ally recognised and auditable. In view of its internationalrecognition, the quality management system should be compa-tible with the ISO 9000 series of standards adopted by theInternational Standardisation Organisation. To allow new term-inals sufficient time to achieve the relevant certification, it is
important to ensure that a temporary authorisation to operate is
availabletothemforalimitedperiodoftime.
(12)For the purpose of ensuring that loading and unloading opera-tions are carefully prepared, agreed and conducted in order toavoidendangeringthesafetyoftheshiporcrew,theresponsibil-itiesofthemasterandtheterminalrepresentativeshouldbelaiddown.Tothisend,relevantprovisionscanbefoundinthe1974
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (1974
SOLASConvention), IMO Assembly Resolution A.862(20) andthe BLU Code. For the same purpose, procedures for thepreparation, agreement and conduct of loading or unloadingoperations can bebasedontheprovisionsofthoseinternationalinstruments.
(13)InthegeneralinterestsoftheCommunity,indeflectingsub-stan-
dard shipping fromits ports, the term inal representative should
notifyapparentdeficienciesonboardabulkcarrierwhichcouldprejudicethesafetyofloadingorunloadingoperations.
(14)It is necessary that the competent authorities of the MemberStatespreventorhaltloadingorunloadingoperations whenevertheyhaveclearindicationsthatshiporcrewsafetyisendangeredbytheseoperations.Theauthorities shouldalsointervene intheinterests of safety in the event of disagreement between the2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—3
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master and the terminal representative as to the application of
these procedures. The safety-related action of the competentauthorities should not be dependent on commercial interests
relatedtoterminals.
(15)It is necessary to lay down procedures for the purpose of
reporting damage to ships incurred during loading or unloading
operationstotheappropriate bodies,suchastherelevant classi-
fication societies, and of repairing such damage if necessary.Wheresuchdamagecouldimpairthesafetyorseaworthinessoftheship,thedecision astothenecessity andurgency ofrepairsshouldbetakenbytheportStatecontrolauthoritiesinconsulta-tion with the administration of the flag State. In view of the
technical expertise necessarytotakesuchadecision,theautho-
rities should have the right to call upon a recognisedorganisation to inspect the damage and to advise them on anyneedforrepairs.
(16)Enforcement of this Directive should be enhanced by efficientmonitoring and verification procedures in the Member States.Reportingtheresultsofthismonitoringeffortwillprovidevalu-able information on the effectiveness of the harmonisedrequirementsandprocedureslaiddowninthisDirective.
(17)In IMO Assembly Resolution A.797(19) of 23 November 1995onthesafetyofshipscarryingsolidbulkcargoesitisrequestedthat port State authorities submit confirmation that loading andunloading terminals for solid bulk cargoes comply with the
IMO Codes and recommendations on ship/shore cooperation.
Notification of the adoption of this Directive to the IMO willprovideanappropriateresponsetothisrequestandaclearsignalto the international maritime community that the Community iscommitted to supporting the efforts undertaken at internationalleveltoenhancethesafeloadingandunloadingofbulkcarriers.
(18)ThemeasuresnecessaryfortheimplementationofthisDirectiveshould be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for theexercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commis-
sion(
1).
(19)It should be possible to amend certain provisions of this Direc-
tiveinaccordance withthatprocedure, soastobringtheminto
line with international and Community instruments adopted,
amended orentering intoforce after the entry into force ofthisDirective and for the implementation of the procedures laiddowninthisDirective,withoutbroadeningitsscope.
(20)CouncilDirective89/391/EECof12June1989ontheintroduc-tion of measures to encourage improvements in the safety andhealth of workers at work(
2) and its relevant individual Direc-
tives are applicable to the work relating to the loading andunloadingofbulkcarriers,
HAVEADOPTEDTHISDIRECTIVE:
Article 1
Purpose
ThepurposeofthisDirective istoenhance the safety ofbulkcarriers
calling at terminals in the Member States in order to load or unloadsolid bulk cargoes, by reducing the risks of excessive stresses and
physical damage to the ship's structure during loading or unloading,
throughtheestablishmentof:
1. harmonised suitability requirements for those ships and terminals;
and2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—4
(1) OJL184,17.7.1999,p.23.
(2) OJL183,29.6.1989,p.1.
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2. harmonisedproceduresforcooperationandcommunicationbetween
thoseshipsandterminals.
Article 2
Scope
ThisDirectiveshallapplyto:
1. all bulk carriers, irrespective of their flag, calling at a terminal for
theloadingorunloadingofsolidbulkcargoes;and
2. all terminals in the Member States visited by bulk carriers falling
underthescopeofthisDirective.
Without prejudice to the provisions of Regulation VI/7 of the 1974
SOLAS Convention, this Directive shall not apply to facilities that
only in exceptional circumstances are used for loading and unloading
dry cargo in bulk into or frombulk carriers, and shall not apply incases where the loading or unloading is carried out solely with theequipmentofthebulkcarrierconcerned.
Article 3
Definitions
ForthepurposesofthisDirective:
1. ‘international conventions’shall mean the conventions inforce on
4 December 2001, as defined in Article 2(1) of Council Directive95/21/EC(
1);
2. ‘1974 SOLAS Convention’ shall mean the International Conven-
tion forthe Safety of Life at Sea, together with the Protocols and
amendmentsthereto, ►M1initsup-to-dateversion ◄;
3. ‘BLUCode’shallmeantheCodeofPracticefortheSafeLoading
andUnloadingofBulkCarriers,ascontainedintheAnnextoIMOAssemblyResolutionA.862(20)of27November1997,asitstandson4December2001;
4. ‘bulkcarrier’ shallbearthemeaning giventoitinRegulation IX/
1.6ofthe1974SOLASConventionandinterpreted byResolution6ofthe1997SOLASConference,namely:
— ashipconstructedwithsingledeck,top-sidetanksandhopper-
side tanks in cargo paces and intended primarily to carry dry
cargoinbulk,or
— anorecarrier,meaningasea-goingsingledeckshiphavingtwo
longitudinal bulkheads and a double bottomthroughout thecargo region and intended for the carriage of ore cargoes in
thecentreholdsonly,or
— a combination carrier asdefined inRegulation II-2/3.27 ofthe
1974SOLASConvention;
5. ‘dry cargo in bulk’ or ‘solid bulk cargo’ shall mean solid bulk
cargo as defined in Regulation XII/1.4 of the 1974 SOLASConvention,excludinggrain;
6. ‘grain’ shall bear the meaning given to it in Regulation VI/8.2 of
the1974SOLASConvention;
7. ‘terminal’ shall mean any fixed, floating or mobile facility
equipped and used for the loading or unloading of dry cargo in
bulkintoorfrombulkcarriers;
8. ‘terminal operator’ shall mean the owner of a terminal, or any
organisation or person to whomthe owner has transferred the2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—5
(1) CouncilDirective95/21/ECof19June1995concerningtheenforcement,in
respect of shipping usingCommunity portsand sailing in the waters under
the jurisdiction of the Member States, of international standards for ship
safety, pollution prevention and shipboard living and working conditions
(port State control) (OJ L 157, 7.7.1995, p. 1). Directive as last amended
byCommissionDirective1999/97/EC(OJL331,23.12.1999,p.67).
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responsibilityforloadingorunloadingoperationsconductedatthe
terminalforaparticularbulkcarrier;
9. ‘terminal representative’ shall mean any person appointed by the
terminal operator, who has the overall responsibility for, andauthority to, control the preparation, the conduct and the comple-tion of loading or unloading operations conducted bythe terminalforaparticularbulkcarrier;
10. ‘master’ shall mean the person who has command over a bulk
carrier ora ship'sofficer designated bythe master forthe loadingorunloadingoperations;
11. ‘recognisedorganisation’shallmeananorganisationrecognisedin
accordancewithArticle4ofCouncilDirective94/57/EC(
1);
12. ‘administration of the flag State’ shall mean the competent autho-
ritiesoftheStatewhoseflagthebulkcarrierisentitledtofly;
13. ‘portStatecontrolauthority’shallmeanthecompetentauthorityof
a Member State empowered to apply the control provisions of
Directive95/21/EC;
14. ‘competent authority’ shall mean a national, regional or local
publicauthorityintheMemberStateempoweredbynationallegis-lationtoimplementandenforcetherequirementsofthisDirective;
15. ‘cargo information’ shall mean the cargo information required by
RegulationVI/2ofthe1974SOLASConvention;
16. ‘loading or unloading plan’ shall mean a plan as referred to in
Regulation VI/7.3ofthe1974SOLASConventionandhavingtheformatascontainedinAppendix2oftheBLUCode;
17. ‘ship/shoresafetychecklist’shallmeanthechecklistasreferredto
insection4oftheBLUCodeandhavingtheformatascontainedinAppendix3oftheBLUCode;
18. ‘solid bulk cargo density declaration’ shall mean the information
on the density of the cargo to be provided in compliance with
RegulationXII/10ofthe1974SOLASConvention.
Article 4
Requirements in relation to the operational suitability of bulk
carriers
Member States shall make the necessary arrangements to ensure that
terminal operators are satisfied with the operational suitability of bulkcarriers for loading or unloading of solid bulk cargoes, by checkingcompliancewiththeprovisionsofAnnexI.
Article 5
Requirementsinrelationtothesuitabilityofterminals
Member States shall satisfy themselves that terminal operators ensure
that,asconcernsterminalsforwhichtheyassumeresponsibilitiesunderthisDirective:
1. theterminalscomplywiththeprovisionsofAnnexII;
2. terminalrepresentative(s)is(are)appointed;
3. information books are prepared containing the requirements of the
terminal andcompetent authorities andinformation ontheportandterminal as listed in Appendix 1, paragraph 1.2, of the BLU Code,and that these books are made available to the masters of bulkcarriers calling at the terminal for loading or unloading solid bulkcargoes;and2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—6
(1) Council Directive 94/57/EC of 22 November 1994 on common rules and
standards for ship inspection and survey organisations and for the relevant
activitiesofmaritime administrations(OJL319,12.12.1994,p.20).Direc-
tiveasamendedbyCommissionDirective97/58/EC(OJL274,7.10.1997,
p.8).
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4. aqualitymanagement systemisdeveloped,implemented andmain-
tained. Such quality management system shall be certified inaccordancewiththeISO9001:2000standardsoranequivalentstan-
dardfulfilling atleastallaspectsofISO9001:2000,anditshallbe
auditedinaccordancewiththeguidelinesoftheISO10011:1991orequivalent standardfulfilling allaspects ofISO10011:1991.Direc-tive 98/34/EC(
1) shall be complied with in relation to the said
equivalentstandards.
Atransitionalperiodofthreeyearsfromtheentryintoforceofthis
Directive shallbegrantedtosetupthequalitymanagement systemandoneadditionalyeartoobtainthecertificationofthesystem.
Article 6
Temporaryauthorisation
By way of derogation fromthe requirem ents of Article 5(4), a
temporary authorisation tooperate, validfornomore than12months,
may be issued bythe competent authority fornewlyestablishedterm-inals.Theterminal musthoweverdemonstrate itsplantoimplement aquality management system in accordance with the ISO 9001:2000standardorequivalentstandard,assetoutinArticle5(4).
Article 7
Responsibilitiesofmastersandterminal representatives
Member States shall make the necessary arrangements to ensure that
the following principles concerning the responsibilities of masters andterminalrepresentativesarerespectedandapplied:
1. Responsibilitiesofthemaster:
(a) the master shall be responsible at all times forthe safe loading
andunloadingofthebulkcarrierunderhiscommand;
(b) themastershall,wellinadvanceoftheship'sestimatedtimeof
arrivalattheterminal,providetheterminalwiththeinformation
setoutinAnnexIII;
(c) before any solid bulk cargo is loaded, the master shall ensure
that he has received the cargo information required by Regula-tion VI/2.2 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, and, whererequired, a solid bulk cargo density declaration. This informa-
tionshallbecontainedinacargodeclarationformassetoutin
Appendix5oftheBLUCode;
(d) priortothestartofandduringloading orunloading the master
shalldischargethedutieslistedinAnnexIV.
2. Responsibilitiesoftheterminalrepresentative:
(a) uponreceiptoftheship'sinitialnotificationofitsestimatedtime
of arrival, the terminal representative shall provide the master
withtheinformationmentionedinAnnexV;
(b) theterminal representative shallbesatisfiedthatthemasterhas
beenadvisedasearlyaspossibleoftheinformationcontainedinthecargodeclarationform;
(c) theterminalrepresentativeshallwithoutdelaynotifythemaster
and the port State control authority of apparent deficiencies he
has noted on board a bulk carrier which could endanger thesafeloadingorunloadingofsolidbulkcargoes;
(d) prior to the start of and during loading or unloading, the term-
inalrepresentativeshalldischargethedutieslistedinAnnexVI.2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—7
(1) Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22
June1998laying downaprocedure for theprovision ofinformation inthe
field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on Information
Society services (OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37). Directive as amended by
Directive98/48/EC(OJL217,5.8.1998,p.18).
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Article 8
Procedures betweenbulkcarriers andterminals
MemberStatesshallensurethatthefollowingproceduresareappliedin
respect of the loading or unloading of bulk carriers with solid bulkcargoes.
1. Before solid bulk cargoes are loaded or unloaded, the master shall
agree with the terminal representative on the loading or unloadingplan in accordance with the provisions of Regulation VI/7.3 of the
1974 SOLAS Convention. The loading or unloading plan shall be
preparedintheformlaiddowninAppendix2oftheBLUCode,itshallcontaintheIMOnumberofthebulkcarrierconcerned,andthemasterandtheterminalrepresentativeshallconfirmtheiragreementtotheplanbysigningit.
Anychangetotheplan,whichaccordingtoeitherpartymayaffect
the safety of the vessel or crew, shall be prepared, accepted andagreedbybothpartiesintheformofarevisedplan.
The agreed loading or unloading plan and any subsequent agreed
revisions shall bekept bythe shipand the terminal fora period of
six months for the purpose of any necessary verification by thecompetentauthorities.
2. Before loading or unloading is commenced, the ship/shore safety
checklist shall be completed and signed jointly by the master andthe terminal representative in accordance with the guidelines ofAppendix4oftheBLUCode.
3. Aneffectivecommunicationbetweentheshipandtheterminalshall
beestablishedandmaintainedatalltimes,capableofrespondingto
requestsforinformationontheloadingorunloadingprocessandto
ensure prompt compliance should the master or the terminal repre-sentativeordertheloadingorunloadingoperationstobesuspended.
4. Themasterandtheterminalrepresentativeshallconducttheloading
or unloading operations in accordance with the agreed plan. Theterminal representative shall be responsible for the loading orunloadingofthesolidbulkcargoasregardstheholdorder,quantity
and rate of loading or unloading stated on that plan. He shall not
deviate fromthe agreed loading or unloading plan, otherwise thanbypriorconsultationandwrittenagreementwiththemaster.
5. Oncompletionoftheloadingorunloading,themasterandtheterm-
inal representative shall agree in writing that the loading orunloading has been done in accordance with the loading orunloading plan, including any agreed changes. In the case ofunloading, such agreement shall include a record that the cargo
holds have been emptied and cleaned to the master's requirements
and shall record any damage suffered by the ship and any repairscarriedout.
Article 9
Roleofthecompetentauthorities
1. Without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the master
provided under Regulation VI/7.7 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention,
MemberStatesshallensurethat theircompetent authorities prevent or
halttheloadingorunloadingofsolidbulkcargoeswhenevertheyhaveclear indications that the safety of the ship or crew would be endan-geredthereby.
2. In cases where the competent authority is informed of disagree-
ment between the master and the terminal representative as to theapplication of the procedures provided for in Article 8, the competentauthorityshallintervenewherethisisrequiredintheinterestsofsafetyand/orthemarineenvironment.2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—8
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Article 10
Repairofdamageincurredduringloadingorunloading
1. If damage to the ship's structure or equipment occurs during
loadingorunloading,itshallbereportedbytheterminalrepresentativetothemasterand,ifnecessary,repaired.
2. Ifthedamagecouldimpairthestructuralcapability orwatertight
integrity of the hull, or the ship's essential engineering systems, theadministration of the flag State, or an organisation recognised by itand acting on its behalf, and the port State control authority shall beinformedbytheterminalrepresentativeand/orthemaster.Thedecision
as to whether immediate repair is necessary or whether it can be
deferredshallbetakenbytheportStatecontrolauthority,dueaccountbeing taken of the opinion, if any, of the administration of the flagState, or the organisation recognised by it and acting on its behalf,andoftheopinionofthemaster.Whereimmediaterepairisconsiderednecessary, it shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the master and
thecompetentauthoritybeforetheshipleavestheport.
3. Forthepurposeoftakingthedecisionreferredtoinparagraph2,
aportStatecontrolauthority mayrelyuponarecognised organisation
toundertake theinspectionofthedamageandtoadviseontheneces-
sityofcarrying-outrepairsortheirdeferral.
4. ThisArticleapplieswithoutprejudicetoDirective95/21/EC.
Article 11
Verification andreporting
1. Member States shall regularly verify that terminals comply with
therequirementsofArticle5(1),Article7(2)andArticle8.Theproce-
dure of verification shall include the carrying-out of unannouncedinspectionsduringloadingorunloadingoperations.
Inaddition,MemberStatesshallverifythatterminalscomplywiththe
requirements of Article 5(4), at the end of the period provided fortherein, and for newly established terminals at the end of the periodprovidedinArticle6.
2. Member States shall provide the Commission every three years
with a report on the results of such verification. The report shall alsoprovide an assessment of the effectiveness of the harmonised proce-
dures for cooperation and communication between bulk carriers and
terminals as provided for in this Directive. The report shall be trans-mitted at the latest by 30 April of the year following the period ofthreecalendaryearsuponwhichitreports.
Article 12
Evaluation
TheCommissionshallsubmitanevaluation reportontheoperationof
thesystemasprovidedforinthisDirectivetotheEuropeanParliamentand the Council, on the basis of the reports of the Member States
provided forin Article 11(2).This report shall also include an assess-
ment of whether it is necessary to continue the reporting by theMemberStatesreferredtoinArticle11(2).
Article 13
NotificationtotheIMO
ThePresidencyoftheCouncil,actingonbehalfoftheMemberStates,
and the Commission shall jointly inform the IMO of the adoption ofthis Directive, whereby reference shall be made to paragraph 1.7 oftheAnnextoIMOResolutionA.797(19).2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—9
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Article 14
RegulatoryCommittee
1. TheCommissionshallbeassistedbytheCommitteeonSafeSeas
andthePrevention ofPollutionfromShips(COSS)created byArticle3ofRegulation(EC)No2099/2002oftheEuropeanParliamentandof
the Council of 5 November 2002 establishing a Committee on Safe
SeasandthePreventionofPollutionfromShips(COSS)(
1).
2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of
Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions ofArticle8thereof.
TheperiodlaiddowninArticle5(6)ofDecision1999/468/ECshallbe
setatthreemonths.
3. TheCommitteeshalladoptitsrulesofprocedure.
Article 15
Amendmentprocedure
1. The definitions in points 1 to 6 and 15 to 18 of Article 3, the
references to international conventions and codes andto IMOResolu-
tions and Circulars, the references to ISO standards, the references to
Community instruments, and the Annexes, may be amended in accor-dancewiththeprocedurereferredtoinArticle14(2),inordertobringthem into line with international and Community instruments whichhave been adopted, amended or brought into force after the adoptionof this Directive, provided that the scope of this Directive is not
therebybroadened.
2. The procedure referred to in Article 14(2) shall apply when
amending Article 8 and the Annexes for the implementation of theprocedures laid down in this Directive, and when amending orrepealing the reporting obligations referred to in Articles 11(2) and
12, provided that such provisions do not broaden the scope of this
Directive.
3. The amendments to the international instruments referred to in
Article 3 may be excluded from the scope of this Directive, pursuanttoArticle5ofRegulation(EC)No2099/2002.
Article 16
Penalties
TheMemberStatesshalllaydowntherulesonpenaltiesapplicableto
infringementsofthenationalprovisionsadoptedpursuanttothisDirec-tive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they areimplemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, propor-
tionateanddissuasive.
Article 17
Implementationandapplication
1. MemberStatesshalladoptandpublish,before5August2003,the
provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forth-
withinformtheCommissionthereof.
Theyshallapplythoseprovisionsfrom1March2004.WhenMemberStatesadoptthoseprovisions,theyshallcontainarefer-
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occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine
howsuchreferenceistobemade.
2. Member States shall notify to the Commission the provisions of
theirnationallawwhichtheyadoptinthefieldgovernedbythisDirec-
tive.
Article 18
Entryintoforce
ThisDirective shall enterinto forceonthe 20thdayfollowingthat of
itspublicationinthe Official Journal of the European Communities .
Article 19
Addressees
ThisDirectiveisaddressedtotheMemberStates.2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—11
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ANNEX I
REQUIREMENTS IN RELATION TO THE OPERATIONAL SUIT-
ABILITY OF BULK CARRIERS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING
SOLIDBULKCARGOES
(as referred to in Article 4)
Bulk carriers calling in terminals in the Member States for the loading or
unloading of solid bulk cargoes shall be checked for compliance with the
followingrequirements.
1. Theyshallbeprovidedwithcargoholdsandhatchopeningsofsufficientsize
and such a design to enable the solid bulk cargo to be loaded, stowed,
trimmedandunloadedsatisfactorily.
2. They shall be provided with the cargo hold hatch identification numbers as
usedintheloadingorunloadingplan.Thelocation,sizeandcolourofthese
numbers shall be clearly visible to and identifiable by the operator of the
terminalloadingorunloadingequipment.
3. Theircargoholdhatches,hatchoperatingsystemsandsafetydevicesshallbe
ingoodfunctionalorderandusedonlyfortheirintendedpurpose.
4. List indicating lights, if fitted, shall be tested prior to loading or unloading
andprovedtobeoperational.
5. Ifrequiredtohaveanapprovedloadinginstrumentonboard,thisinstrument
shall be certified and operational to carry out stress calculations during
loadingorunloading.
6. Propulsionandauxiliarymachineryshallbeingoodfunctionalorder.7. Deckequipmentrelatedtomooringandberthingoperationsshallbeoperable
andingoodorderandcondition.2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—12
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ANNEX II
REQUIREMENTS IN RELATION TO THE SUITABILITY OF TERM-
INALSFORLOADINGANDUNLOADINGSOLIDBULKCARGOES
(as referred to in Article 5(1))
1. Terminals shall only accept bulk carriers for loading or unloading of solid
bulk cargoes at their terminal that can safely berth alongside the loading or
unloading installation, taking into consideration water depth at the berth,
maximum size of the ship, mooring arrangements, fendering, safe access
andpossibleobstructionstoloadingorunloadingoperations.
2. Terminal loading and unloading equipment shall be properly certified and
maintained in good order, in compliance with the relevant regulations and
standards, and only operated by duly qualified and, if appropriate, certified
personnel.
3. Terminal personnel shall be trained in all aspects of safe loading and
unloading of bulk carriers commensurate with their responsibilities. The
training shall be designed to provide familiarity withthe general hazards of
loadingandunloadingofsolidbulkcargoesandtheadverseeffectimproper
loadingandunloadingoperationsmayhaveonthesafetyoftheship.
4. Terminalpersonnelinvolvedintheloadingandunloadingoperationsshallbe
provided with and use personnel protective equipment and shall be duly
restedtoavoidaccidentsduetofatigue.2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—13
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ANNEX III
INFORMATIONTOBEPROVIDEDBYTHEMASTERTOTHETERM-
INAL
(as referred to in Article 7(1)(b))
1. The ship's estimated time of arrival off the port as early as possible. This
adviceshallbeupdatedasappropriate.
2. Atthetimeoftheinitialtimeofarrivaladvice:
(a) name,callsign,IMOnumber,flag,portofregistry;
(b) loading or unloading plan, stating the quantity of cargo, stowage by
hatches, loading or unloading order and the quantity to be loaded in
eachpourorunloadedineachstageofthedischarge;
(c) arrivalandproposeddeparturedraughts;
(d) timerequiredforballastingorde-ballasting;
(e) ship's length overall, beam, and length of the cargo area from the
forwardcoaming oftheforward-mosthatchtotheaftercoamingofthe
aft-mosthatchintowhichcargoistobeloadedorfromwhichcargois
tobeunloaded;
(f) distance fromthe waterline to the first hatch to be loaded or unloaded
andthedistancefromtheship'ssidetothehatchopening;
(g) locationoftheship'saccommodationladder;(h) airdraught;
(i) detailsandcapacitiesofship'scargo-handlinggear,ifany;
(j) numberandtypeofmooringlines;
(k) specific requests, such as for trimming or continuous measurement of
thewatercontentofthecargo;
(l) details of any necessary repairs which may delay berthing, the
commencement of loading or unloading, or may delay the ship sailing
oncompletionofloadingorunloading;
(m) anyotherinformationrelatedtotheshiprequestedbytheterminal.2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—14
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ANNEX IV
DUTIES OF THE MASTER PRIOR TO AND DURING LOADING OR
UNLOADINGOPERATIONS
(as referred to in Article 7(1)(d))
Priortoandduringloadingorunloadingoperationsthemastershallensurethat:
1. the loading or unloading of cargo and the discharge or intake of ballast
waterisunderthecontroloftheship'sofficerincharge;
2. the disposition of cargo and ballast water is monitored throughout the
loadingorunloadingprocesstoensurethattheship'sstructureisnotover-
stressed;
3. theshipshallbekeptuprightor,ifalistisrequiredforoperationalreasons,
itshallbekeptassmallaspossible;
4. the ship remains securely moored, taking due account of local weather
conditionsandforecasts;
5. sufficientofficersandcrewareretainedonboardtoattendtotheadjustment
of the mooring lines or for any normal or emergency situation, having
regard to the need of the crew to have sufficient rest periods to avoid
fatigue;
6. the terminal representative is made aware of the cargo trimming require-
ments,whichshallbeinaccordance withtheproceduresoftheIMOCode
ofSafePracticeforSolidBulkCargoes;
7. theterminal representativeismadeawareoftherequirementsforharmoni-
sation between de-ballasting or ballasting and cargo loading or unloading
rates for his ship and of any deviation fromthe de-ballasting or ballasting
planoranyothermatterwhichmayaffectcargoloadingorunloading;
8. theballastwaterisdischargedatrateswhichconformtotheagreedloading
plananddoesnotresultinfloodingofthequayorofadjacentcraft.Where
itisnotpracticalfortheshiptocompletelydischargeitsballastwaterprior
to the trimming stage in the loading process, he agrees with the terminal
representative on the times at which loading may need to be suspended
andthedurationofsuchsuspensions;
9. there is agreement with the terminal representative as to the actions to be
takenintheeventofrain,orotherchangeintheweather,whenthenature
ofthecargowouldposeahazardintheeventofsuchachange;
10. nohotworkiscarriedoutonboardorinthevicinityoftheshipwhilethe
shipisalongsidetheberth,exceptwiththepermissionoftheterminalrepre-
sentative and in accordance with any requirements of the competent
authority;
11. close supervision of the loading or unloading operation and of the ship
duringfinalstagesoftheloadingorunloading;
12. the terminal representative is warned immediately if the loading or
unloadingprocesshascauseddamage,hascreatedahazardoussituation,or
islikelytodoso;
13. theterminalrepresentativeisadvisedwhenfinaltrimmingoftheshiphasto
commenceinordertoallowfortheconveyorsystemtorun-off;
14. theunloadingoftheportsideclosely matchesthatofthestarboardsidein
thesameholdtoavoidtwistingtheship'sstructure;
15. whenballastingoneormoreholds,accountistakenofthepossibilityofthe
discharge of flammable vapours from the holds and precautions are taken
beforeanyhotworkispermittedadjacenttoorabovetheseholds.2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—15
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ANNEX V
INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TERMINAL TO THE
MASTER
(as referred to in Article 7(2)(a))
1. Thenameoftheberthatwhichloadingorunloadingwilltakeplaceandthe
estimatedtimesforberthingandcompletionofloadingorunloading(1).
2. Characteristics of loading or unloading equipment, including the terminal's
nominal loading orunloadingrate andthenumberofloading orunloading
heads to be used, as well as the estimated time required to complete each
pour or — in the case of unloading — the estimated time required for
eachstageofthedischarge.
3. Featuresontheberthorjettythemastermayneedtobeawareof,including
thepositionoffixedandmobileobstructions,fenders,bollardsandmooring
arrangements.
4. Minimumdepthofwateralongsidetheberthandinapproachanddeparture
channels(1).
5. Waterdensityattheberth.
6. Maximum distance between the water line and the top of the cargo hatch
covers or coamings, whichever is relevant to the loading or unloading
operation,andthemaximumairdraught.
7. Arrangementsforgangwaysandaccess.
8. Whichsideoftheshipistobealongsidetheberth.
9. Maximumallowablespeedofapproachtothejettyandavailabilityoftugs,
theirtypeandbollardpull.
10. The loading sequence for different parcels of cargo, and any other restric-
tionsifitisnotpossibletotakethecargoinanyorderoranyholdtosuit
theship.
11. Anypropertiesofthecargotobeloadedwhichmaypresentahazardwhen
placedincontactwithcargoorresiduesonboard.
12. Advance information on the proposed loading or unloading operations or
changestoexistingplansforloadingorunloading.
13. Iftheterminal'sloadingorunloadingequipment isfixed,orhasanylimits
toitsmovement.
14. Mooringlinesrequired.
15. Warningofunusualmooringarrangements.16. Anyrestrictionsonballastingorde-ballasting.
17. Maximumsailingdraughtpermittedbythecompetentauthority.
18. Anyotheritemrelatedtotheterminalrequestedbythemaster.2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—16
(1) Information on estimated times for berthing and departure and on minimum water
depth at the berth shall be progressively updated and passed to the master on receiptof successive ETA advice. Information on minimum water depth in approach anddeparture channels shall be provided by the terminal or the competent authority, as
appropriate.
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ANNEX VI
DUTIES OF THE TERMINAL REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO AND
DURINGLOADINGORUNLOADINGOPERATIONS
(as referred to in Article 7(2)(d))
Prior to the start of and during loading or unloading operations the terminal
representativeshall:
1. providethemasterwiththenamesandproceduresforcontacting theterm-
inal personnel or shipper's agent who will have the responsibility for the
loadingorunloadingoperationandwithwhomthemasterwillhavecontact.
2. takeallprecautionarymeasurestoavoiddamagetotheshipbytheloading
orunloadingequipmentandinformthemasterifdamageoccurs.
3. ensure the ship is kept upright or, if a list is required for operational
reasons,itshallbekeptassmallaspossible.
4. ensurethe unloading of the port side closely matches that of the starboard
sideinthesameholdtoavoidtwistingtheship.
5. in the case of high density cargoes, or when the individual grab loads are
large, alert the master that there may be high, localised impact loads on
theship'sstructureuntilthetanktopiscompletelycoveredbycargo,espe-
cially when high free-fall drops are permitted and special care is taken at
thestartoftheloadingoperationineachcargoholds.
6. ensure that there is agreement between the master and the terminal repre-
sentative at all stages and in relation to all aspects of the loading or
unloading operations and that the master is advised on any change to the
agreed loading rate, and at the completion of each pour of the weight
loaded.
7. maintain a record of the weight and disposition of the cargo loaded or
unloaded and ensure that the weights in the holds do not deviate fromthe
agreedloadingorunloadingplan.
8. ensurethatthecargoistrimmed,whenloadingorunloading,tothemaster's
requirements.
9. ensure that the quantities of cargo required to achieve the departure draft
andtrimshallallowforallcargoontheterminal'sconveyorsystemstobe
runoffandemptyoncompletionofaloading.Forthatpurposetheterminal
representative shall advise themaster ofthe nominal tonnage contained on
the terminal's conveyor system and any requirements for clearing the
conveyorsystemoncompletionoftheloading.
10. inthecaseofunloading,givethemasterthemaximumwarningwhenitis
intendedtoincrease,ortoreduce,thenumberofunloadingheadsusedand
advisethemasterwhenunloadingisconsideredtobecompletedfromeach
hold.
11. ensurethatnohotworkiscarriedoutonboardorinthevicinityoftheship
while the ship is alongside the berth, except with the permission of the
masterandinaccordancewithanyrequirementsofthecompetentauthority.2001L0096—EN—29.11.2002—001.001—17