RF Transport Ministry adopts regulations on development and application of Vessel SMS
RF Transport Ministry issues a decree (No 459 dated December 29, 2012) «On adoption of regulations for development and application of Vessel Safety Management System». The document regulates the development and application of Safety Management System by ship owners in respect of vessels subject to state registration except for small size vessels, pleasure boats and sport sailing ships, engaged in navigation at inland water ways of the Russian Federation, professional and qualification requirements, requirements of training, retraining, upgrading and appraisal of persons responsible for safe operation of vessels, the procedure for control of ship owner’s meeting the requirements of article 341 of Inland Water Transport Code when developing and applying SMS as well as review of SMS application.