Note Adherence to the standards set out in this Schedule will satisfy subsection 35(1). The following standards aim to ensure that livestock services are maintained even in the event of system failure. These standards will be used to measure any alternative arrangement proposed under subsection 35(3).
Part 1 Sources of electrical power for vessels
1.1 Main source
The vessel’s main source of power, as mentioned in Regulation 41 of Chapter II-1 of SOLAS must, in addition to being able to supply the services mentioned in Regulation 40.1.1 under the conditions mentioned in Regulation 41, be able to supply power to the livestock services under the same conditions.
1.2 Secondary source
(1) A vessel must have at least 1 secondary source of power.
(2) The secondary source of power must:
(a) be located in an area that is not contiguous with a space that contains any part of the main source of power; and
(b) be independent of any services provided from or through a space that contains the main source of power; and
(c) have a prime mover that is capable of being started easily by an arrangement powered by an independent source of energy that can fully recharge the starting arrangement within 30 minutes; and
(d) be able to supply power to livestock services for at least 3 days if the main source of power fails for any reason; and
(e) be maintained in a condition acceptable to the vessel's classification society; and
(f) in conjunction with ancillary systems and other electrical systems associated with livestock services, comply with Regulation 45 of Chapter II-1 of SOLAS and meet the requirements of the vessel's classification society for electrical systems; and
(g) have instructions for changeovers between main and secondary sources that:
(i) are displayed in the space containing the secondary source of power; and
(ii) are readable under the emergency lighting mentioned in Regulation 43.2.2 of Chapter II-1 of SOLAS; and
(iii) detail starting method, switchboard changeover and electrical supply changeover for livestock services.
(3) For paragraph (2)(c), the emergency source of power required by paragraph 1.1 of Regulation 43 of Chapter II-1 of SOLAS may be used to power the starting arrangement in accordance with paragraph 1.4 of Regulation 43 of Chapter II-1 of SOLAS.
(4) However:
(a) the emergency source of power must comply with paragraph 2 of Regulation 43 of Chapter II-1 of SOLAS at all times; and
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(b) the vessel’s classification society must approve the arrangement.
Part 2 Ventilation
2.1 Ventilation in an enclosed space
(1) An enclosed space for the carriage of livestock must have a mechanical ventilation system that can change the total volume of air in the space in accordance with Table 2.1.
Table 2.1 — Capacity ventilation systems
Item
Minimum clear height of the space
Time within which complete air change must occur
1
≤1.8 m
at least every 2 minutes
2
≥2.3 m
at least every 3 minutes
3
>1.8 m and <2.3 m
proportionately between 2 and 3 minutes
(2) For subclause (1), the volume of air in an enclosed space includes all space enclosed by the vessel’s side plating, bulkheads, tank top or decks, but does not include the volume of any airtight tanks or trunks within the space.
2.2 Ventilation in a space that is not enclosed — vessels constructed after commencement of Order
A vessel constructed or converted for the carriage of livestock after 1 July 2018 that has a livestock space that is not enclosed, must have a mechanical ventilation system that can change the total volume of air in the space in accordance with Table 2.1.
2.3 Ventilation in a space that is not enclosed — vessels constructed before commencement of Order
(1) A vessel constructed, or converted, for the carriage of livestock before 1 July 2018 must have a mechanical ventilation system in any livestock space that is either partially enclosed or not enclosed if:
(a) the space has an arrangement of pens with a breadth of more than 20 m; or
(b) the natural ventilation is restricted.
(2) If a vessel has an arrangement of pens with a breadth of less than 20 m and has a mechanical ventilation system, the system must comply with this clause.
(3) For a vessel constructed or converted for the carriage of livestock after 26 May 2004, the mechanical ventilation system mentioned in subclause (1) must be able to change the total volume of air in the space in accordance with Table 2.1.
(4) For a vessel constructed or converted for the carriage of livestock before 27 May 2004, the mechanical ventilation system mentioned in subclause (1) must be able to change the total volume of air in the space in accordance with Table 2.2.
Table 2.2 — Older vessels —capacity ventilation systems in some non-enclosed spaces
Item
Minimum clear height of the space
Time within which complete air change must occur
1
≤1.8 m
at least every 2.6 minutes
2
≥2.3 m
at least every 4 minutes
3
>1.8 m and <2.3 m
proportionately between 2.6 and 4 minutes
(5) However, after 31 December 2019, any vessel with a livestock space that is either partially enclosed or not enclosed must have a mechanical ventilation system that is able to change the total volume of air in the space in accordance with Table 2.1.
(6) For clause 2.2 and this clause, the volume of air in a space that is not enclosed includes all space between the extremities of a pen structure and passageways on the outboard sides or ends of the structure, but does not include the volume of any airtight tanks or trunks within the pen structure.
2.4 Mechanical ventilation system — air distribution requirements
(1) A mechanical ventilation system must distribute air so that the whole of any livestock space is efficiently ventilated.
(2) For a vessel constructed or converted for the carriage of livestock after 26 May 2004 — the mechanical ventilation system must provide air from a source of supply, with a velocity across a pen of at least 0.5 ms-1.
(3) For a vessel constructed or converted for the carriage of livestock before 27 May 2004 — the mechanical ventilation system must, after 31 December 2019, provide air from a source of supply, with a velocity across a pen of at least 0.5 ms-1.
(4) However, if a solid structure or the vessel’s side impedes the flow of air in an area of the pen, AMSA may approve, for up to 4% of the area of the pen, a velocity less than 0.5 ms-1 but more than 0.2 ms-1.
(5) For a livestock space, the livestock operator of the vessel must ensure that:
(a) the air is as clean and fresh as practicable; and
(b) there is minimal recirculation of intake and exhaust air.
Note A vertical high velocity exhaust system may help prevent recirculation of exhaust and intake air.
(6) Exhaust air outlets must not be sited near accommodation spaces on the vessel.
(7) Ventilators serving livestock spaces must remain open in all weather conditions while livestock are on board.
Note Under the Load Line Convention, ventilators may be left open in all weather conditions if they are at least 4.5 m above the deck on:
Note: exposed freeboard decks;
Note: raised quarterdecks; and
Note: exposed superstructure decks within a quarter of the ship’s length from the forward perpendicular.
Note: If situated anywhere else, they must be at least 2.3 m above the deck.
2.5 Mechanical ventilation system — required redundancy
(1) If a mechanical ventilation system is fitted, the vessel must carry, for each type of fan in the system, either:
(a) spare fans; or
(b) spare parts, including:
(i) a complete electrical motor;
(ii) a complete rotor or impeller;
(iii) any other parts required for repair.
(2) If a mechanical ventilation system is fitted on a vessel, fan starters must be divided into at least 2 group starter panels.
(3) Each group starter panel must be:
(a) located in a space that is not adjacent to a space where another group starter panel is located; and
(b) supplied with power from both the main and secondary sources of power; and
(c) interlocked to prevent simultaneous supply of power from both main and secondary sources.
(2) The main and secondary sources of power supplying ventilation services must be as widely separated as practicable, with power from neither passing through a space that contains any part of the other source of power.
(3) Fans controlled by each group starter panel must be able to ventilate all livestock spaces on the vessel in accordance with clauses 2.1 to 2.3.
2.6 Ventilation alarms
A vessel must have visual and audible alarms on the bridge to provide a warning as soon as there is a failure of any part of the ventilation system for livestock.
Part 3 Lighting
Note For requirements for lighting in dust laden atmospheres, see section 42.
3.1 Main lighting
A lighting system providing a light intensity of at least 20 lux must be supplied by the vessel’s main and secondary sources of power and fitted:
(a) in passageways between pens; and
(b) beside pens; and
(c) in access routes to and from livestock spaces; and
(d) between livestock spaces.
3.2 Operational lighting
Fixed or mobile lights providing a light intensity of at least 110 lux must be provided in each livestock space for the close inspection of livestock.
3.3 Emergency lighting
(1) An emergency lighting system providing a light intensity of at least 8 lux must:
(a) be fitted in all the spaces mentioned in clause 3.1; and
(b) be automatically activated if the main lighting system fails; and
(c) be able to maintain a light intensity of at least 8 lux for at least 15 minutes.
(2) Lamp casings for light fittings for the emergency lighting system must be painted red.
3.4 Lighting above uppermost continuous deck
Any fixed lighting in a part of a vessel above the uppermost continuous deck must be controllable from the vessel’s bridge.
3.5 Light fittings
A light fitting must be:
(a) waterproof; and
(i) strong enough to resist damage by livestock; or
(ii) located so that contact by livestock is not possible.