Besluit van 18 juni 2004, houdende regels met betrekking tot de veiligheid en certificering van zeeschepen (Schepenbesluit 2004) — Netherlands law | Esheria

Besluit van 18 juni 2004, houdende regels met betrekking tot de veiligheid en certificering van zeeschepen (Schepenbesluit 2004)

This provision sets ship certification, inspection, and operating rules for vessels, owners, and captains, with special rules for international voyages, safety management, security, and certain cargoes.

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Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
7 Jul 2014
Language
nl
Official source
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captain duties cargo carriage cargo transport certificate renewal certificates entry into force inspection cycles maritime security publication of ministerial decisions safety management ship certification ship equipment ship operations ship safety ship safety certification ship surveys survey and inspection surveys transition for existing ships

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This provision sets ship certification, inspection, and operating rules for vessels, owners, and captains, with special rules for international voyages, safety management, security, and certain cargoes. This provision sets transition rules for existing ships, requires certain ministerial decisions to be published, and gives different start dates for parts of the decree. Schepen die veel korte reizen maken hoeven de stuurinrichting niet vóór elke reis te testen, maar moeten dat wekelijks doen. Verder noemt de tekst certificaat- en veiligheidsregels voor bepaalde passagiers- en vrachtschepen en de rol van de Scheepvaartinspectie. Ships are subject to survey cycles, including periodic renewal, annual, and sometimes intermediate or additional surveys, with some special exceptions. De kapitein must take several safety steps for cargo voyages, including planning loading/unloading, keeping the ship seaworthy, maintaining equipment, protecting crew and ship, reporting damage, and meeting freeboard and security requirements.