Certificate/Document | Convention/Code | Justification/Purpose |
Certificate of Registry | FAL Convention | Proof of a ship's nationality and ownership. |
International Tonnage Certificate | Tonnage Convention | Specifies a ship's gross and net tonnage, used for calculating port fees. |
International Load Line Certificate | LL Convention | Defines the maximum permissible draft and freeboard to ensure adequate stability and prevent overloading. |
Intact Stability Booklet | SOLAS 1974, LL Protocol | Provides the master with stability information for various loading conditions. |
Damage Control Plans & Booklet | SOLAS 1974 | Outlines procedures and information for mitigating damage, especially flooding. |
Minimum Safe Manning Document | SOLAS 1974 | Specifies the minimum number of qualified crew required for safe operation. |
Fire Safety Training Manual & Fire Control Plan/Booklet | SOLAS 1974 | Provides crew with fire prevention, firefighting procedures, and equipment locations. |
Certificates for Masters, Officers & Ratings | STCW Convention | Verifies the competency and qualifications of the crew members. |
International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate | MARPOL 73/78, Annex I | Confirms the ship's compliance with regulations to prevent oil pollution from operational discharges. |
Oil Record Book | MARPOL 73/78, Annex I | Log for recording all oil transfers and discharges. |
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) | MARPOL 73/78, Annex I | A plan outlining procedures for responding to an oil spill. |
International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate | MARPOL 73/78, Annex IV | Certifies compliance with regulations for the prevention of sewage pollution. |
Garbage Management Plan & Garbage Record Book | MARPOL 73/78, Annex V | Ensures proper handling, storage, and disposal of ship-generated garbage. |
International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate | MARPOL 73/78, Annex VI | Certifies that the ship's engines and systems meet air emission standards. |
International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC) | MARPOL 73/78, Annex VI | Verifies the ship's compliance with energy efficiency standards. |
Document of Compliance (copy) & Safety Management Certificate (SMC) | SOLAS 1974, ISM Code | Confirms the ship and company have an approved safety management system. |
International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) | SOLAS 1974, ISPS Code | Verifies the ship has an approved security plan and is operating in compliance with international security standards. |
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gas in Bulk | IGC Code | Confirms the ship's design and equipment are suitable for the safe carriage of liquefied gases. |
International Certificate for the Carriage of Liquefied Gas in Bulk | IGC Code | A more specific certificate for gas tankers, often used interchangeably with the Certificate of Fitness. |
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate | SOLAS 1974 | Attests to the structural integrity, machinery, and electrical installations. |
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate | SOLAS 1974 | Verifies the ship's life-saving, fire protection, and other safety equipment. |
Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate | SOLAS 1974 | Confirms the ship's radio communication equipment meets international standards. |
Subdivision & Stability Information | MARPOL 73/78, Annex I | Provides detailed information on the ship's stability and subdivision. |
Oil Discharge Monitoring & Control Operational Manual | MARPOL 73/78, Annex I | Instructions for using the ship's oil discharge monitoring equipment to prevent illegal discharges. |
Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) | MARPOL 73/78, Annex I | A scheme to assess the condition of single-hull oil tankers. |