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?
Yes
Type of Barrier
Regulatory gap
Assessment Severity
1
Assessment
The impact of this lap, as a barrier and regulatory gap is difficult to estimate, due to lack of experience among the relevant stakeholders..
Questions:
Question 1
Is there a difference in the service and maintenance inspection (process and requirement) for a hydrogen vessel compared to vessels using other low flash-point fuels?
a - all cases
a - Maritime Offices under Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation verify technical conditions and certificates in accordance with SOLAS and IGC.
Moreover, port control need to be taken into account. The inspection control in ports are carried according with the guidelines defined by SOLAS convention (ISPS, IMO codes).
Question 1
Is there a difference in the service and maintenance inspection (process and requirement) for a hydrogen vessel compared to vessels using other low flash-point fuels?
b - additional requirements in case of liquid hydrogen
b - n/a
Question 1
Is there a difference in the service and maintenance inspection (process and requirement) for a hydrogen vessel compared to vessels using other low flash-point fuels?
c - additional requirements in case of compressed gaseous hydrogen
If yes, please specify, e.g. what are the specific maintenance needs and service requirements for hydrogen vehicles?
c - n/a
n/a
Question 2
Which are the responsible authorities/independent bodies to carry out technical inspections?
Maritime Offices under Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation
Describe the comparable technology and its relevance with regard to hydrogen
LNG and biomethanol as fuel for fuel cells. Same treatment as per the IGF Code (IGF A, 3.2.1, IGF A 4.2, IGF A, 4.3), but as the Code does not provide specific requirements for fuel cells, MSC.1/Circ.1455 will apply
National legislation:
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Ustawa z dnia 18 sierpnia 2011 r. o bezpieczeństwie morskim (Dz. U. Nr 228, poz. 1366 ze zmianami)
eng.
Act of 18 August 2011 on maritime safety Dz. U. no. 288, item 1366 with changes
Chapter 4
Organizing and financing rescue operations
chapter 6
Removal of a ship or other floating object -
. Rozporządzenie Ministra Transportu, Budownictwa i Gospodarki Morskiej z dnia 17 lutego 2012 r. w sprawie stanu technicznego statku wpisywanego do polskiego rejestru okrętowego (Dz. U. poz. 209)
eng.
Regulation of the Minister of Transport, Construction and Maritime Economy of February 17, 2012 regarding the technical condition of a ship entered in the Polish ship register (Journal of Laws, item 209)
All 2 pages document
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ustawa z dnia 4 września o ochronie żeglugi i portów morskich ( tj. Dz. U. z 2016, poz. 49)
eng.
Act of 4 September about the protection of shipping and seaports (ie Journal of Laws of 2016, item 49)
Chapter 2
Organization of the protective of shipping and ports
Chapter 4
Port facility security
Chapter 10
Training in the protection of shipping and ports
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.