8 Specific operational requirements

8.1 Internal openings

The official log-book entries required by paragraph 3.6.3.2.2 of the 1979 MODU Code and paragraph 3.6.5.2 of the 1989 MODU Code must be made by the person-in-charge.

8.2 Storage of gas cylinders

8.2.1 A cylinder of breathing medium for use in diving operations must be stowed separately from other gas cylinders.

8.2.2 Gas cylinders must be stowed away from accommodation areas, the navigating bridge and the radio room.

8.3 Experienced personnel for emergencies

The owner of a MODU must ensure that there is on board at all operational times, a suitably trained and experienced person well acquainted with the characteristics, capabilities and limitations of the MODU, who is to:

(a) organise appropriate procedures for all possible emergencies;
(b) conduct emergency drills and emergency training in accordance with this Part and to keep records of such drills and training; and
(c) ensure that all safety equipment items carried by the MODU are kept fit and ready for use at all times.

Note: In considering suitable training, the owner should take into account IMO Resolution A.712(17) Recommended Standards of Specialized Training.

8.4 Muster list

8.4.1 The owner of a self-propelled MODU must ensure maintenance of a current muster list, in accordance with 8.4.2:

(a) appropriate to all possible emergencies;
(b) revised as necessary to reflect any procedural changes; and
(c) exhibited in conspicuous positions in the accommodation and various other parts of the MODU, easily visible to all personnel prior to and in an emergency.

8.4.2 The muster list must specify:

(a) the location of the muster station assigned to each person, including special personnel and any other supernumeraries;
(b) the duties of each person, which, so far as practicable, are to be related to the normal duties of that person; and
(c) special duties, if any, assigned to persons in particular locations,

and must describe the General Emergency Alarm Signal, the Prepare to Abandon MODU Signal and the Abandon MODU Signal.

Note: In the case of a MODU to which the 1989 MODU Code applies, the muster list must comply with that Code.

8.5 Drills

8.5.1 The owner of a self-propelled MODU must ensure that:

(a) drills in accordance with 13.1 of Appendix 2 are conducted to simulate the emergency conditions included on the muster list and to demonstrate that appliances are complete, in good working order and ready for immediate use; and
(b) all personnel are adequately instructed to ensure that they are familiar with alarm signals and their muster stations and that they are capable of efficiently performing emergency duties assigned to them.