ANNEX I

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO BE FULFILLED BY COMPANIES as referred to in Article 5(1), and Articles 6 and 8 Companies are to ensure that on board their ro-ro ferries and high-speed passenger craft: 1. the master is provided with appropriate information on the availability of shore-based navigational guidance systems and other information schemes to assist him in the safe conduct of the voyages, before the ferry or craft begins to sail, and that he makes use of the navigational guidance and information schemes set up by Member States; 2. the relevant provisions of paragraphs 2 to 6 of MSC/Circular 699, on revised guidelines for passenger safety instructions, are applied; 3. a table with the shipboard working arrangements is posted in an easily accessible place, and contains: the schedule of service at sea and service in port, and the maximum hours of work or the minimum hours of rest required for watchkeepers; 4. the master is not constrained from taking any decision, which in his professional judgment is necessary for safe navigation and operation, in particular in severe weather and in heavy seas; 5. the master keeps a record of navigational activities and incidents which are of importance to safety of navigation; 6. any damage to, or permanent deflection of shell doors and associated hull plating that may affect the integrity of the ferry or craft, and any deficiencies in the securing arrangements of such doors, are promptly reported to both the flag State administration and the host State and are promptly repaired to their satisfaction; 7. an up-to-date voyage plan is available before the departure of the ro-ro ferry or high-speed passenger craft on its voyage. In preparing the voyage plan the guidelines set out in MSC Resolution ... (70), on guidelines on voyage planning, are to be taken fully into account; 8. general information about the services and assistance available to elderly and disabled persons on board is made known to the passengers and is made available in formats suitable for people with impaired sight.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-03 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.