GB17566-2021
Muster list for seagoing transport merchant ship
海洋运输船舶应变部署表
GB 17566-2021 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Muster list for seagoing transport merchant ship. It appears in the Environment compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Mar 1, 2022.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to seagoing transport merchant ships engaged in commercial transportation, specifically cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and above, and passenger ships carrying 12 persons or more. It is mandatory for all applicable vessels navigating at sea to comply with these muster list requirements. The standard does not apply to inland waterway vessels or ships below the specified tonnage and passenger capacity limits.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies the basic requirements for the muster list and emergency cards on ocean-going transport ships. It outlines the division of labor, responsibilities, and technical actions for all personnel during emergencies such as abandoning ship, firefighting, enclosed space entry and rescue, and passenger ship damage control. Shipmasters must ensure the muster list is prepared and signed before the voyage begins. For cargo ships, the deployment table is divided into life-saving, firefighting, and enclosed space entry and rescue sections. It details specific actions for the bridge and engine room, emergency alarm signals, and the launching of various survival craft, including free-fall lifeboats and davit type liferafts. The standard also defines the roles of the firefighting, isolation, first-aid, and technical squads. For passenger ships, the requirements expand to include passenger cabin search procedures, ship damage control actions, and the deployment of marine evacuation systems. Passenger ships must also assign personnel to guide passengers, maintain order, and assist with embarkation during emergencies. The standard references the 1974 SOLAS Convention and its amendments.
Testing methods
This standard does not involve traditional laboratory testing methods. Instead, it outlines evaluation and procedural drills, including the verification of emergency alarm signals (fire, abandon ship, man overboard), the execution of survival craft launching procedures, and the coordination of firefighting and enclosed space rescue squads. Compliance is verified through onboard drills and the proper posting of muster lists and emergency cards.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 17566-2021?
It regulates the muster lists and emergency cards for seagoing transport merchant ships, including cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and above, and passenger ships carrying 12 or more persons.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 17566?
Yes, compared to GB 17566-2010, this version adds requirements for free-fall lifeboats, davit type liferafts, enclosed space entry and rescue, and passenger ship damage control.
Does GB 17566-2021 align with international standards?
Yes, the standard corresponds to the 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and its amendments up to 2017.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Other
- CCS
- R 22
- ICS
- 03.220.40, 13.220.01
- Competent department
- Ministry of Transport
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Transport
Relationships
Replaces:GB 17566-2010