Operation and maintenance
This LAP looks at the difference in the service and maintenance inspection (process and requirement) for a hydrogen vessel compared to vessels using other low flash-point fuels. It also lists the responsible authorities or independent bodies assigned to carry out technical inspections
Glossary:
The owner of a boat or ship using fuel cells and hydrogen as (primary or auxiliary) propulsion is required to
to ensure and document that operational procedures for the loading, storage, operation, maintenance, and inspection of systems for gas or low-flashpoint fuels minimize the risk to personnel, the ship and the environment and that are consistent with practices for a
conventional oil fuelled ship whilst taking into account the nature of the liquid or gaseous fuel. (By IMO resolution (MSC.391(95))
to ensure and document that operational procedures for the loading, storage, operation, maintenance, and inspection of systems for gas or low-flashpoint fuels minimize the risk to personnel, the ship and the environment and that are consistent with practices for a
conventional oil fuelled ship whilst taking into account the nature of the liquid or gaseous fuel. (By IMO resolution (MSC.391(95))
Pan-European Assessment:
There are no special requirements for ships using hydrogen as propulsion, except those of the IGF Code, so as per now there is no barrier specifically for hydrogen. However, the additional documentation requirements for alternative designs could perhaps be followed by specific operation and maintenance requirements in future
Is it a barrier?
Assessment Severity
NA
Questions:
EU Legislation:
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IMO resolution MSC 391(95): Adoption of the international code of safety for ships using gases or other low–flashpoint fuels (IGF Code)
Includes regulations to meet the functional requirements for for ships using gases or other low–flashpoint fuels. Chapter 5, ship design and arrangement; chapter 6, fuel containment system, chapter 7, general material design, chapter 8, bunkering, chapter 10, power generation, chapter 11, fire safety, chapter 12, explosion prevention, chapter 15, control, monitoring and safety systems, chapter 17, drills and emergency exercises, chapter 18, operations.
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MSC.1/Circ.1455 – Guidelines for the approval of alternatives and equivalents
Requires development of maintenance and inspections procedures.
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International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM Code)
Lays down the requirement for a working Safety Management System (SMS) for ships. Chapter 3, Company responsibilities and authorities, chapter 5, Masters responsibilities and authority, chapter 6, personnel qualifications, chapter 7, Key shipboard operations, chapter 8, Emergencies, chapter 9, Non–conformities and accidents, chapter 10, Maintenance., chapter 12, Company verification, review, and evaluation.
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International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM Code)
Chapter 3, Company responsibilities and authorities, chapter 5, Masters responsibilities and authority, chapter 6, personnel qualifications, chapter 7, Key shipboard operations, chapter 8, Emergencies, chapter 9, Non–conformities and accidents, chapter 10, Maintenance., chapter 12, Company verification, review, and evaluation.