Resolutions from the 12th session of the Assembly of IMO, November 1981, IMO resolution A.468(X11) ‘Adopted on 19 November 1981, CODE ON 101SE LEVELS ONBOARD SHIPS Preamble Chapter 1 General Chapter 2 Measurement See Chapters 3-7 of this Code See Appendices of this Code Referred to for ships constructed before 2014-07-01 as specified In paragraph 2 In SOLAS I1-1/4-1/3-12 Protection against ols. See also Code on ois" levels on board ships, adopted by res. MSC.337(91) of 2012-11-30, applicable from 2014-07-01. a ‘THE ASSEMBLY, RECALLING Article 36(1) ofthe Convention on the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization, RECALLING ALSO resoluton &.343(1X) by which it adopted the Recommencation on Methods of Measuring \o\c> Levels at Listening Posts, NOTING that high oois= levels on board ships could affect seafarers’ health anc impair the safety ofthe sh, HAVING DECIDED to specify acceptable so levels on board ships to safeguard seatarers' health and ensure the safe operation ofthe ship which Would complement the review of resolution A.343(3X) aiming at limiting interference of shipborne “0 swith external audible navigational signals, HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendation made by the Maritime Safety Commitee at its forty-ourth session, 4. ADOPTS the Code on ois Levels on Board Ships, the text of whic is set out in the Annex to this resolution; np vonage cherat/CvECANenbeP pm MOON abunmre eae 2. INVITES all Governments concerned: (2) To take appropriate steps to implement the provisions ofthe Code as soon as possible; (©) To inform IMCO of measures taken inthis respect and of any experience gained from the apalcation of the Code, together with any Information requested by resolution A 243(1), ‘THE ASSEMALY, HAVING ADOPTED the Cade on \isse Levels on Board Ships, RECOGNIZING this Code anc the recommendations of resolution A.343(1X) as compatible and companion decuments although based on diferent ‘methods of sound measurements, AUTHORIZES the Maritime Safety Committe to keep both the Code on Nose Levels on Board Ships and the Recommendation on Methods of Measuring ois" Levels at Listening Posts under review, so as to ensure that they reflect current experience gained from their application and other Felevant international standards, and to consider te amalgamation of both documents, PREAMBLE 1 The Code on voice Levels on Board Ship (hereinafter referred to as the Code) has been eveloped to provice culdance to Administrations on Ponciples of "= control on board ships in general. Its purpose isto stimulate and promote ~-— control ata national level within the framework of Tresrnationlly agreed guidelines 2 Guldance to Administrations on maximum 1's» levels and roise exposure limits shouldbe considered as the main objectives ofthe Code 3.__ The recommendations on procedures and programmes should be regarded as an attempt to establish International uniformity rather than to set Strict rules to be followed 4 The Code has been developed having regard to conventional passenger and cargo ships. While certain types and sizes of ships have been texcluded from application it should be recognized that Full application to shios which eiffer appreciably from the conventional types of ships regarding fesign or operations might need spect consideration. 5 _The Cade Is not intended for direct incorporation by reference or repraduction in natonal legislation although it could provide @ basis for such legistaven 6 _ The Organization adopted a recommendation on methods of measuring “ois: levels at listening posts with resolution &.243(0X). This recommendation related to interference by shipborne "= -« withthe proper reception of externa audible navigation signals and although the methods ff measuring "levels in accordance with resolution A.343(IX) and withthe Code are different, these documents are consigered compatible Inasmuch a5 the Code is concerned primarily with the effect of" on health and comfort. np vonage cherat/CvECANenbeP pm MOON abun anmre eae (CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL 44 Scope 4.1.1 The Code is designes to provide standards to prevent the occurrence of potentially hazardous ose levels on board ships and to provide Siandards for an acceptable environment for seafarers. 1.1.2 Recommendations are made for 1 protecting the seafarer from the risk of rolsc-induced hearing loss under conltions where at present it isnot feasible to limit the ro\sc to 2 level which isnot potentially harmful 2 measurement of ise levels end exposure; 3 limits on acceptable maximum ise levels forall spaces to which seafarers normally have access. 1.2 Purpose 41.2.1 The purpose of the Code Is to limit nose levels and to reduce exposure to "so, In rder to: 1 provide for safe working conditions by giving consideration tothe need for speech communication and for hearing audible alarms, and to fan environment where clear-headed decisions ean be made In control statlons, navigation and radio spaces and manee machinery Spaces; 2 protect the seafarer from excessive nos: levels which may give rise to a n0st-induced hearing loss; 3 provide the seatarer with an acceptable degree of comfort in rest, recreation and other spaces and also provide conitions for recuperation from the effects of exposure to hgh levels, 413 Application 4.3.4 The Code apples to new ships of 3,600 gross tonnage and over. 4.3.2 The provisions relating to potentially hazardous os Levels contained in the Code should also apply to existing ships of 1,600 gross tonnage and ‘over, a8 far as reasonable and practicable, to the satisfaction ofthe Administration. 1.3.3 The Code should apply to new ships of less than 1,600 grass tonnage, as far as reasonable and practicable, to the satisfaction of the ‘Administration 1.3.4 The Code does nat apply to: {4ynamicatly supported erat Fishing vessels; pipe-aying barges; np vonage cherat/CvECANenbeP pm MOON abun ancrane barges; rmabite offshore drilling units; pleasure yachts not engaged in trade; ships of war and troopships; ships not propelled by mechanical means. 1.3.5 Far ships designed for and employed on voyages of short curation, of on other services involving shart periods of operation of the ship, sections 4.2.3 ana 424 may be pole oty with te ship in the port condition, provided thatthe periods under such candor are adequate for Seafarers 41.3.8 The Code apples to ships in service, 1c. In port or at sea with seafarers on board 4.3.7 The Code is not intended to apply to passenger cabins and other passenger spaces excopt in so far as they are work spaces and are covered by ite provisions of the Code, 4.4. befinitions For the purpose of the Code the following definitions apaly. Addtional definitions are given elsewhere Inthe Code. 11.4.1 Accommedation spaces: Cobins, offices (for carying out ship’s business), hospital, mess raoms, recreation rooms (such as lounges, smoke rooms, cinemas, libraries ard hobbies and games rooms) ane open recreation areas tobe used by seafarers, 1.4.2 Auilary machinery: Machinery other than main propelling machinery thats n service when the ship Is In normal service, e.g. auxiliary dlesel engines, turbo-generators, hydraulic motors and pumps, compressors, oaler Venblaten fans, gear pumps. 1.4.3 A-weighted sound pressure level or o2is= level: The quantity measured by 2 sound level met according tothe Arweighting curve (see TEC publication 651), In which the frequency response is weightes 1.4.4 Continuously manned spaces: Spaces In which the continuous oF prolonged presence of seafarers Is necessary for normal operational periods. 1.4.5 Crane barge: A vessel with permanently installed cranes designed principally for lifting operations. 4.4.6 Duty stations: These spaces in which the main navigating equipment, the ship's radio or the emergency source of power are located oF where ihe fire recorcing or fire control equipment is centralized and also Urose spaces usec for galleys, main pansies, stores (except isolated pantries and lockers), mal ane specie rooms, workshops other than those forming part of the machinery spaces and similar such spaces. 1.4.7 Bynamically supported craft: craft which Is operable on or above water ané which has characteristics elfferent from those of conventional Gisplacement ships. Within the aforementioned generally, 9 craft which comes With either ofthe following characteristics: 1 the weight, ora significant part thereof, fs balanced in ane made of operation by other than hydrostatic forces np vonage cherat/CvECANenbeP pm MOON abun omre ese 2 the craftis able to operate at speeds such that the function v/V(gx) is equal to or greater than 0.9, where “v's the maximum speed, Is the waterline lenge and "gis the acceleration due to gravity, all consistent Unis. 114.8 Earpratector: A device worn to reduce the level af roise heard by the wearer 1.49 fFfective sound fevelLe(X)(H): A notional continuous Sound level which is calculated from the various A-weighted Sound levels and duration at these levels with an X0B exchange rate, The exchange rate isthe number of dB decrease in := level which would alow doubling of exposure time, LEAGNCHD 15 equal to Laq(H)- th instances of fluctuating "> and Intermittent exposures 5 cB Is often used for X."H* represents the time petiog concerned expressed in hours 1.4.10 Equivalent continuous sound level Let): notional level which would inthe course af @ given time period (H) cause the same A- weighted sound energy to be received as that due tothe actual sound over the period. "W" represents the time period concerned expressed in hours. 1 leq = 10-ogiof(1/T) fAlpa(t]2/ps2}at) ° where: T= measurement time pa(t) = A-weighted instantaneous sound pressure Po = 20x10" pascal (the reference level), 1.4.11 Fishing vessel: A vessel used commercially for eatching fish, whales, Seals, walrus or other living resources ofthe sea 1432 Fluctuating uihien is varying in level ising and falling. For the purpose of this Cade it may be taken to mean fluctuations in excess of the steady ©» as defined in 1-4.31 and excludes Impulse "o> a defined in 1.4.14, 1.4.23 Hearing loss: Hearing loss is evaluated in relation toa reference auditory threshold defined conventionally in ISO Standard 389 (1975). ‘The hearing oss corresponds tothe difference between the auditory threshold of the subject being examined and the Feference auditory threshold 1SO Standard 1999 (1975)* takes an average loss of 25 dB calculated at frequencies $00, 1,000 ahd 2,000 Hz 1424 Impulse of less than one second’s curation which occurs 2s an isolated event, or as one of a serles of events with a Tepetiion rate of less than 15 umes per second, 4.4.25 Integrating sound level meter: A sound level meter designed or adapted to measure the level af the mean squared time averaged A. weighted sound pressure. 1.4.26 150 0 rating (NR) qumber: The numer found by ploting the octave band spectrum on the NR curves given in ISO Standard R 1986- 1967 and selecting the highest «rating curve fo which the spectrum is tangent. np vonage cherat/CvECANenbeP pm MOON abun1.4.37 Machinery spaces: All spaces containing propulsion machinery boilers, ol fuel uns, steam and internal combustion engines, generators and major electrical machinery, oiling tations, refrigerating, stabilizing, ventlation and air-concioning machinery and similar spaces, ana trunks te such spaces. 1.4.18 Mobile offshore driling unit: A vessel capable of engaging in diling operations forthe exploration for, or exploitation of, resources beneath the searbed, such a8 lguld or gaseous hyaraca-bons, sulphur or salt aa, navigating bridge wings: Thase parts of the ship's navigating bridge extending towards the ship's sides 1.4.20 For the purpose ef the Code all sound which can result in hearing impairment, or which ean be harmful to health or be otherwise dangerous, 14.21 Induced hearing loss: A hearing lss, originating In the nerve cells within the cochlea, attributable to the effects of sound 14.22 evel: See A-weighted sound pressure level (1.4.2). 14.23 Normal service shaft speed: The shaft speee specified forthe ship's acceptance on initial delivery, or after being modified, as apolicable. 1.4.24 Occasional exposures: Those exposures typically occurring once per week, or less frequently 1.425 Passenger: Any person on board other than the master and members of the crew or other persons employed or engaged In any capacity fon board a ship on te business of tat ship. 1.4.26 _Pipe-aying borge: A vessel specifically construct for, of used in conjunction with, operations associated with te laying of submarine Pipelines, 1.4.27 Port condition: The condition in which ll machinery solely require for propulsion is stopped 1.4.28 Potentially hazardous ro\sc levels: Those levels at and above which persons exposed to them without protection are at risk of sustaining a Induces hearing loss 4.4.29 Sound: Eneray that is transmitted by pressure waves in air or other materials and isthe objective cause ofthe sensation of hearing 1.4.30 Sound pressure level; A measure of sound level, L, on a logarithmic scale given by: L = 20109:0(0/Pa) 48 where: = rms value of measured sound pressure between 20 Hz and 20 kHz = 20x10" pascal (the reference level) np vonage cherat/CvECANenbeP pm MOON abun on1.4.31 Steady coise: A sound where the level luctates through a total range of less than 5 dB(A) as measured on the “slow” response of 2 ound level meter in one minut Voyages of short duration: Voyages where the ship isnot generally underway for periods long enough for seafarers to require sleep, or ty periods, during the voyages. 24 General (on completion of the construction ofthe ship, oF as soon as practicable thereafter, measurement of ois: levels in all spaces spectieg in Chapter 4 should take place under the operating conditions specified in 2.2 and 2.3 and should be sutably recorded as required by 43. 2.2 Operating conditions at se. 2.2.1 Measurements should be taken with the ship in the loaded or ballast condition. 2.2.2 The main propulsion machinery should be run at normal design service shaft speed, Controllable pitch and Vi ‘should Dein the normal seagoing position. Schneider propellers, i any, 2.2.3 ll allary machinery, navigation instruments, racio and radar sets, etc, normally, oF likely to be, In use at any one time should operate throughout te measurement period 2.2.4 Measurements in spaces containing emergency diesel engine-driven generators, fire pumps or other emergency equipment that would normally be run only In emergency, oF for test purposes, should be taken with the equipment operating. Adjoining spaces need nat be measured with such ‘equipment operating, however, unless its ely thal the equipment will be operated for periods ather than those mentioned above. 2.2.5 Mechanical ventilation and air-conltoning equlpment shoulé be in normal operation, taking into account thatthe capacity shoulé be in accordance wih the design conctions 2.2.6 Doors and windows should in general be closed but they should be open in spaces where this is the normal condition, for instance in the havigating brege where the door on the le side Is normally open, 2.2.7 Spaces should be furnished with all necessary equipment. Measurements without soft furnishings may be made but no allowance should be mace for ther absence, 2.2.8 Ships fitted with bow thrusters, stablizers et., may be subject to high roic> levels when in operation, Measurements should be taken at positions around such machinery when in operation and in adjacent accommodation spaces and cut 2.3. Operating conditions in port 2.3.1 Measurements as spectied In 2.3.2, 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 should be taken with the ship n port concttion. np vonage cherat/CvECANenbeP pm MOON abun m2.3.2 Measurements should be taken with the ship's cargo handling equipment in operation, In those areas and accommodation spaces affected by Its operation.» -- arginating from sources external tothe ship sould be ciscounted as indicated in 2.4 3 2.3.3 Where the ships a vehicle carrer and 01s during loading and discharging originates from vehicles, the ~o\s: level inthe cargo spaces and the duration of the exposure should be measured. This exposure should be considered in conjunction with Chapter 5. 2.3.4 It will be necessary to take measurements In machinery spaces withthe auxliary machinery operating in the port condition I the provisions of 5.3.1 In respect of ear protection are tobe met InTleu of the provisions of 4.2.1.1 during maintenance, overhaul oF Similar port cond 12.4 Environmental conditions 2.4.1 The depth of water unde the ship's keel and the presence of large reflecting surfaces in the ships vicinity may affect the readings obtained, and Should, theretore, be noted in the >=" survey report 2.4.2 The meteorological conditions such as wind and rain, as well as sea state, should be such that they do net influence the measurements. Wind force 4nd sea state 3 should not be exceeded. If tis cannot be achieved, te actual conditions should be reported 2.4.3 Care should be taken to see that "s+ from extraneous sound sources, such 38 people, construction and repair work, does not influence the level on board the ship at the positions of measurement. Itnecessary, readings may be corrected for steady state background (=~ according to the energy summation principle 2.5. Safe measurement conditions With the meter set to "fast response” spot checks should be made at positions of high measurements, censure the safety ofa person taking 26 Measurement procedures 2.6.1 During no 2 level measurement, only seafarers necessary for the operation ofthe ship and persons taking the measurements shoulé be present in the space concerned 2.6.2 Sound pressure level readings should be taken in decibels using an A-weighting fiter(48(A)) and if necessary also in octave bands between 31.5 ‘and'8,000 H2, In order to determine the ISO» rating (NR) number,as required by Chapter 4 2.6.3 The meter should be set to “slow” response and the readings made only to the nearest decibel. A measuring time of at least 5 seconds should be allowed. Ifa meter fluctuates In level within a range of ro more than 5 @B(A) maximum fo minimum, an estimate of the level should be made by averaging te excursions of the necele By eye. 2.6.41 the range fact tied set to Arweighting tions are in excess of 5 dB(A), oF the sound is eyclc, Irregular or intermit Xegration should be made aver @ period of at leat 30 seconds. nt in operation an integrating meter should be 2.6.5 Exposure measurement np vonage cherat/CvECANenbeP pm MOON abun1m aattion tothe steady state and fluctuating 0 level measurements, the "ois= exposure of seafarers may be measured as allowed by 4.1.2, if necessary, 27° Callbration “The sound level meter should be caliorated with the calibrator referred to in 3.2.2 before and after measurements ar taken. 2.8 Measurement positions 2.8.4 Points of measurement 1 not otherwise stated, measurements should be performed with the microphone ata height of between 1.2 m and 1.6 m from the deck. The distance between two measurement points should be atleast 2 m, and in large spaces not contaning machinery, measurements should be taken at intervals het greater than 7m throughovt the space inclucing positions of maximum *)-- level. In large cargo holds no more than three measurements need be taken. In no cage should measurements be taken closer than 0.S m from the Boundaries of space. The microphone pasttions should be a= specified in 28210283, 2.82 Accommodation spaces ‘One measurement should be made In the middle of the space. The mierophone should be moves slowly horizontally and/or vertically aver a alstance of | mand the mean reading recorded. Adaitional measurements should be performed at other points If appreciable aitferences, 1c. greater tan 10 443(A), inte level of sound insige the roam occur, especially near the head positions ofa siting ar Iying person, 2.8.3 Machinery spaces 2.8.5.1 Measurements should be made at the principal working and control stations of the seafarers in the machinery spaces and inthe adjacent ‘anirol rooms, if any, special attention being pald to telephone locations and to pastions where volce communication and auable signals are 2.8.3.2 Readings should not normally be taken closer than 1 m from operating machinery, oF from decks, bulkheads or other large surfaces, or irom air inlets. Where this is rot possible, measurement should be taken at a pestion midway Between the machinery and adjacent reflecting surface, 2.8.3.3 __ Measurements from machinery which constitutes a sound source should be taken at I'm from the machinery. Measurement should be made at a height of 1.2 m to-1.6 m sbove the deck, platform or walkway as fellows: 1 at a distance of 1 m from and at intervals not greater than 3 m around)all sources such as: = main turbines or engines at each level = main gearing = turbo-blowers = punitiers np vonage cherat/CvECANenbeP pm MOON abun~ electrical alternators and generators = boiler Fring platform = forced andior induced draught fans = compressors = cargo pumps (including ther driving motors or turbines) (in order to avoid an unnecessarily large and impractical number of measurements and recordings in the case of large engines and of, ‘machinery spaces where the measured sound pressure level in dB(A) atthe intervals above does not vary significant, Ie wil not Be Recessary to record each postion. Full measurement at representative positlons and at the positions of maximum souné pressure level Should, however, be made and recorded, subject to atleast four measurements being recorded at each level.) 2 at local contrel stations, e.g. the main manosuvring or emergency manceuvring stand on the main engine and the machinery contral 3 atallother locations not specified in 1 and -2 which would normally be visited curing routine inspection, adjustment and maintenance: ‘4 at points on all normally used access routes, unless covered by positions alreacy specified above, at intervals not greater than 10 m; 5 in rooms within the machinery space, 9. workshops. (In order to restrict the number of measurements and cacorcings, the qumber of ‘ecordings can be reduced ae in-1, susject to 2 total of atleast four measurements (Including those specified inthis paragraph) being recorded at each machinery space Tevel upto Upper deck.) 2.8.4 Duy stations “The no's level should be measured at all points where the work is carried out. Additonal measurements should be performed in spaces containing duty stations I variations ins level are thought to occur inthe vicinity of the duty stations. 2.85 Normally unoccupied spaces 2.85.1 Inadeition to the spaces referred to In 2.8.2 to 2.8.4, measurements should be made In all locations with unusually high °° levels winere seafarers may be exposed, even for relatively short periods, ane at intermittently used machinery locations, for example cargo cischarge pumps. 2.8.5.2 Inorder to restrict the number of measurements and recordings, "0: levels need not be measured for normally unoccupied spaces, holds, deck areas and other spaces which are remote from sources of >=" and where a preliminary survey shows that te "= "levels are well below the limit spectied in Chapter 2.8.6 Open deck np vonage cherat/CvECANenbeP pm MOON abun voMeasurements should be taken in any areas provided for the purpose of recreation and adaitonally where a preliminary survey indicates thatthe limite specified in 5.2.1 may be exceeds 2.8:7 Intake and exhaust openings When measuring ols= levels at the intake and exhaust of engines and near ventilation, air-conditioning and cooler systems, the microphone should, vahere possible, be placed outside the gas stream at a distance of I'm from te ecge of the Intake or exhaust opening and at @ 30 degrees angle away from te cirection of the gas steam ana as far as possible from reflecting surfaces. 2.8.8 Navigating bridge wings Measurements should be taken on bot Sie of the ship. tng bridge wings but shoulé only be taken when the navigating brigge wing t be measured Is onthe tee IMO-Vega Note Referred to for ships constructes before 2014-07-01 as specified in paragraph 2 in SOLAS I Tevels on board ships, adopted by res. MSC.337(91) of 2012-14-30, applicable from 2 /A-A/3-12 Protection against 01:0. See also Code on o7-04 Document i RESLAAEHARS np vonage cherat/CvECANenbeP pm MOON abun 1Resolutions from the 12th session of the Assembly of IMO, November 1981, IMO resolution A.468(X11) ‘Adopted on 19 November 1981, CODE ON "01SE LEVELS ONBOARD SHIPS Chapter 3 - Measuring equipment Cchapter 4 - Maximum acceptable sound pressure levels Chapter 5 - Ncis= exposure limits Cchapter 6 - Acoustic Insulation between accommodation spaces Chapter 7 - Ear protection and warning information See Chapters 1 and 2 of this Code See Appendices of this Code Referred to for ships constructed before 2014-07-01 as specified in paragraph 2 in SOLAS 11-1/A-1/3-12 Protection against ois. See also Code on 01s: levels on board ships, adopted by res. MSC.337(31) of 2012-11-30, applicable from 2014-07-01. CHAPTER 3 - MEASURING EQUIPMENT 3.1 Equipment specifications 5.1.1 Sound level meters Measurement of sound pressure levels should be carled out using precision grade sound level meters, Industral grade sound level meters, and Integrating sound level meters suoject tothe requrements of paragraph 3.1.4. Such meters should be mancfactured tothe IEC Publiesbon 651 (1975) type 0, 1 or 2 standarce ag applicable, or to an equivalent standard acceptable tothe Administration, ‘Recommendation for sound level meters 3.1.2 Octave filter set When used alone, or in conjunction with a sound level meter, as appropriate, an octave fitar set should! conform to IEC Publication 225(1966)* or an lecuivalent standard acceptable tothe Acministraton, ‘FGetave, Ral octave and third ectave band-pass filters intended for the analysis of sounds and virations 5.1.3 Measurement microphones np vonaagCutonetr cerat/OvECANenbe am MOONS vwMicrophones should be of the random incidence type and should meet the standards of IEC Publica and Il or an equivalent standare acceptable tothe Administration jon 179(1973), 16 Publication 651(1979) types 1 4.1.4 Selection of equipment “The main cifference between the grades is inthe tolerance band which is allowed on the Acweighting fier networks. The tolerances allowed are wider at low and hign frequencies than at micetrequencies. Ih consequence, for sound emited by typical medium sized machines the accuracy of Measurement with a precision grade mater is about * 1 dB(A) and with an Incustrial grade mater about + 3 dB(A). The industrial grade rater will fend to give ower readings than tne precision grade. Ics recommencee that where 1 levels are likely to be close to the limits given in the Code precision grade instruments should be used, and in any cases of dispute readings should be taken witha precision grade instrument. 3.2. Use of equipment 3.2.1 Measuring Auctuating When measuring fluctuating ris: an integrating sound level meter should be used 4.2.2 Calibration ‘A sultable calibrator, approved by the manufacturer of the particular sound level meter, should be used. Callrators for use with precision grade sound level meters should be accurate to within = 0.3 6B(A), and for use with incust al grace meters accurate to within 0.5 d8() 13.2.3 Check of measuring instrument and calibrator ‘The sound level measuring instrument and calibrator should be returned to the manufacturer or other competent organization capable of provicing & libration check Wraceadle toa national standard laboratory at intervals not exceeding wo Yoors 3.2.4 Mierophone wind screen ‘A microphone wind screen should be used when taking readings outside, e.g. on navigating bridge wings or on deck, and below deck where there Is any substantial alr movernent, The wind screen shoule not affect the measurement level of similar souncs by more than 0.5 dB(A) In “no wind” Conditions, 5.2.5 Measuring equlpment for use In gas dangerous spaces Measuring equipment should not be used in areas where flammable gas/air mixtures may be present, unless such equipment has been certified Intinsiealy safe for such purposes. 5.2.6 Industrial grade instruments In any situations where an industrial grade meter Is see a factor of 3 (A) should be add to the readings to allow forthe reduced accuracy of this type af instrument CHAPTER 4 - MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS np vonaagCutonetr cerat/OvECANenbe am MOONS a4.1 General 4.1.1 The limits specified In this section should be regarded as maximum levels and not as éesirable levels. Where reasonably practicable, itis desirable for tie "level to be lower than the maximum levels spectieg, 4.1.2 The limit specifies for any work space may be assessed by steady, lucwating, equivalent continuous or effective sound level measurement for the space. Where the equivalent continous or effective sound levels Used, it should inclyce all the measurement locations required In Cnapter 2 Where the 24 nour equivalent continuous or effective sound level Is used as te basis for compliance with the Coce, the Im for ths level given In Chapter 5 should apply 4.1.3 Personnel entering spaces with os: levels greater than 85 dB(A) should be required to wear ear protectors (see Chapter 5). The mit of 110 =~ levels accordance with 2.6.5 or the equivalent continuous sound lavel measurement for fluctuating "= "= in accordance with 2.6.4, IF this 24 hour level does pot meet the limits, the Curation of expasure should be controlled or ear protectors used at appropriate times to bring the inlvidval's exposure within the limit CHAPTER 6 - ACOUSTIC INSULATION BETWEEN ACCOMMODATION SPACES 6.1 General Consideration should be given to the acoustic insulation between accommodation spaces inorder to make rest and recreation possible even if activities are going on in acjacent spaces, e.9, music, talking, cargo-handling, ete 6.2 Sound insulation Index 6.2.3 The airborne sound insulation properties for bulkheads and decks within te accommodation should comply at east wih the following airborne sound insulation index (la) according to 150 Standard R717" cabin to cabin a= 30 Messrooms, recreation reoms to cabins and hospitals. la ‘F TSO Stahidare R727 - Rating of Sound Insulation for Dwellings. np vonaagCutonetr cerat/OvECANenbe am MOONS ww6.2.2 The airborne sound insulation properties shoulé be Getermined by laboratory tests In accordance with ISO Standard R140 Pt II, to the Esbefacion of the Administration. ‘TSO Standore R140 Pt II - Laboratory Measurements of Airborne Sound Insulation and af Building Clements 6.3 Erection of materials Care should be taken n te erection of materials and in the construction of accommodation spaces to ensure tothe greatest practicable extent that the attenuation values spectied in 6.2 are not signieardy impaired CHAPTER 7 - EAR PROTECTION AND WARNING INFORMATION 74 General When the application of means for contraling saund at saurce does not reduce the oo: level in any space to that specfed in 4.1.3, seafarers who are required to enter such spaces shoule be Suppllee with effective ear protection on an Indvidual basis. The provision af ear protactors should not be Considered to be a substitte for effective io = contrel. Appendix 3 summarizes current "= =~ abatement methods which may be applied on new ship. 7.2 Recommendation for ear protectors 7.2.3 Ear protectors should provide atleast the attenuation listed in table 7.1. The attenuation to be compared with that in the table should be the Tsui of the average value of te ear protector attenuation minus the standard deviation measured in accordance with ISO Seandare (O18 4869) or Similar standard acceptable to the Administration, 7.2.2 For the purpose of developing the criteria specific in Chapter 4 and section 5.3, ear protectors have been assumed to provide approximately the following Insertion loss: 1 earplugs 20.68(4) 2 ear muffs = 30 0504) 3 ear plugs and ear mutts - 35-45(a) nerefore, care should be exercised when using earplugs in very high no's areas (.e. over 100 dB(A) unless the eteruation of the plug used sufficiently exceecs the values of table 71 or appropriate attenuations at individual frequencies are known TABLE 7.1 - REAL EAR ATTENUATION OF EAR PROTECTORS - dB Type of ear ‘Octave band centre frequency - Hz protectar 25 | 250 | s00 | 1000 | 2000 [ 3150 [ 4000 | 6300 Tar plugs o[s | [||| | 2 Ear muffs s [2 [20 [20 [20 [20 [20 | np vonage cera OVEGAN onde apm COIN aS ww7.3. Selection and use of ear protectors Seafarers shouldbe instructed in the proper use af ear protectors in accordance with Appendhx 2. 74 Warning notices Where the sos level in machinery spaces (or other spaces) is greater than 85 dB(A), entrances to such spaces should carry a warning notice comprsing symbol and supplementary sign as prescribe by the Administration. If only 2 miner portion of the space has such >” levels the particular location(s) or equipment should be identified at eve level, visible ror each direction of access 7.8 Miscellaneous equipment Where hand tools, galley and other portable equipment produce rois: levels above 85 d3(A) in normal working conditions warning information should be provices IMO-Vega Note Referred to for ships constructes before 2014-07-01 as specified In paragraph 2 In SOLAS II-1/A-1/3-12. Protection against pose. See also Cade on levels on baard shies, adopted oy res. MSC.337(91) of 2012-11-30, applicable from 2014-07-01. Document i RESLAAGSBRS np vonaagCutonetr cerat/OvECANenbe am MOONS 10Resolutions from the 12th session of the Assembly of IMO, November 1981, IMO resolution A.468(X11) ‘Adopted on 19 November 1981, CODE ON "01SE LEVELS ONBOARD SHIPS Survey Report rers and responsibilty ‘Appendix 3 Suggested methods of controlling n> == exposure See Chapters 1 and 2 of this Code See Chapters 3-7 of this Code Referred to for ships constructed before 2014-07-01 as specified In paragraph 2 in SOLAS II-1/A-1/3-12 Protection against also Code on ois: levels on board ships, adopted by res. MSC.337(91) of 2012-11-30, applicable from 2014-07-01. Format for Vols Survey Report 1 Ship particulars Name of ship Port of recistry Name and address of shipowner, managing owner or agent Name and address of shipbuilder Place of build Builder's number Gross tomage ‘Type of ship Ship's dimensions = tenth = breacth = depth = maximum draught (summer load line) 10 Displacement at maximum craush np vonage cherat/OvECAMonbeP apm MCOmeethi bumped 8 See11 Date of keel laying 12 Date of delivery Machinery particulars 1 Propulsion machinery Manufacturer: Type: Number of unis: Maximum cont. rating = power kW Normal designed service shaft speed pam [Normal service rating ~ power: kw 2 Auxiliary diesel engines Manutac ‘Type output ew Number of unis: 3 Main reduction gear Type of propeller (fied propeller, controllable pitch propeller, Volth-Schneicer propeller) [Number of propellers: Number of blades: Designed propeller shaft speed! rpm. 1 nstfumentation Mak Sour level meter Filter ccanbfator othe{ equipment Calibration of sound level meter ath Califation Stat Finis ‘at survey by competent authority4 Conditions during measurement Date of measureme Starting time: Completion time ‘vessel's positon during measurement “Type of voyage Conditions during measurement forwara = Depth of water under kee! = Wind force = Sea state Ship speed ‘Actual propeller shaft speed: «p.m. Propeller piten Propulsion machinery speed! 10 Propulsion machinery power: 11 Number of propulsion machinery units operating 12. Number of eiesel aueliary engines operating 13. Number of turbogenerators operating 14 Other auxiliary equipment operating 5 Measuring data Note: Those spaces and areas where se rating numbers are calculated are indicated by * and the data willbe found in the Altachment Measured times | "sound dB(A) | pressure ‘evel BA) Machinery spaces Contral rooms Workshops Propulsion machinery npg cerat/OvECANenbe pm OOo andy 87 Turbocharger Top propulsion machinery Auxillary desel engines? Turbogenerators Reduction gear Non-speciied workspaces [aacommodation and other spaces Offices Galleys Servers and parties cabins [Navigation spaces Bridge Chart roam Radar room Radio room Navigating bridge wings [Goan recreation area abatement measures (ist measures taken) Remarks (list any exceptions tothe Code)Place Signature PAGES OF FREQUENCY ANALYSIS Note: Those spaces and areas where ss rating numbers are calculated are indicated by * and the data will be found in the Attachment, INSTRUCTIONS TO SEAFARERS AND RESPONSIBILITY 1. Instruction to seafarers 4.1. Seafarers should be Instructed in the hazarés of high and fong duration is exposures and the risk of ss Induced hearing loss. Instruction Should be given to all seafarers on inal employment ane perladicaly thereafter to those regularly working In spaces with" =" levels in excess of 85 488). Instruction inthe provisions ofthe Code should include: 1 exposure limits of Chapter § and 1 use of warning ne 2 in complying with the erteria, 2. the types of ear protectors provided, their approximate attenuation and their proper use, fing, and rsk effets experienced when frst wearing such protections 3 any hearing conserv n programme which may be availabe if working in spaces coveree by warning notices; 4 some ofthe possible signs of hearing loss such as ringing in the ear, dead ear, oF fullness in the ear 1.2 Appropriate seafarers should receive such Instruction as is necessary in the correct use ané maintenance of machinery and silencers or aitenuators In order to avoie the produetion of unnecessary 2 Responsibility of shipowner 2.4. _ The shipowner should be responsible for ensuring that means for oss reduction and contrl are applied and main requirements of the Code are met, ined such 2.2. Where ois levels in any space exceed the mit of 85 68(A), shipowners should ensure that: 1 the space is identified and the warning notice described In 7.4 ofthe Code is displayed np oinaagCotonetr cerat/OvECAenbe pm MOON andy 8 °°2 the master and senior officers of the ship are notified as tothe Importance of contrlling entry Into the space and the importance of the Use of suitable ear protectors 3. suitable ear protectors are provided in sufficient numbers for distribution on an individual basis; 4 an instruction is issued to the master, senor officers and any safety officer af the ship pointing out the desirability of providing the Instruction outined in 1-1 ane 1.2 to seotarers 3 Responsibility of seafarers 3.1 Seafarers should be responsible for ensuring that: 1 measures adopted forse contol are used 2 defective no so control equipment is reported toa responsible person; 3. _sultable ear protectors are normally worn when entering areas In which thelr use Is required by warning netices and that these protectors {are not removed, even for short periods; ang 14 ear protectors provided for use are not damages or misused and are maintained in a clear condition APPENDIX 3 SUGGESTED METHODS OF CONTROLLING '\01S EXPOSURE 1 Gonerat 4.2._Im order to obtain a no's reduction on board ships to comply with the recommenced limits given in Chapters 4 and 5 of the Code careful Consideration should ba given to means af such reduction. This Appendi Is Intended to provide guidance for tre design of a ship in this respect. 4.2 Design and construction of rise control measures should be supervised by persons skilled in roise control techniques. 1.3 _ Some of te measures which can be taken to control the 0 level oF reduce the exposure of seafarers to potentially harmful ose are Indicated in sectons 2 to 10 ofthis Appendix. Its emphasized that will not be necessary ta Implement al or any ef the measures recommended in this Appencie on all ship, This Code does not provica detailed technical Information needa for puting constructional "~~ cantrl measures nto effect, or for deciding which measures are appropriate In particular circumstances. 41.4 _ In applying voice control measures, care should be taken to ensure that rules and regulations concerning ship structure, accommodation and ther safety matters are not infringed and the use of sound reduction materials should not introduce fire o health hazards. 1.5 The need for no's control shoule be taken into account at the design stage when deciding whch of different design of engines and machinery ar to be instalea, the method of installation and the siting of machinery In relation to other spaces, and the acoustic insulation and siting of accommodation spaces np oinaagCotonetr cerat/OvECAenbe pm MOON andy 8 ”1.6 Due tothe normal method of ship constructon it is mast probable that === originating from machinery and propellers reaching the accommacation ane ther spaces outside the machinery spaces will De of the struchure-borne ype, 4.7._When éesigning efficient and economic measures for 01 control of machinery installations in existing ships, the measurement of sound Produced in terms of Aeweighted sound level may need to be supplemented by some form of frequency analysis. 2 Isolation of sources of 2.4. Where practicable any engines or machinery producing ois: levels in excess of the limits sat out in 4.2 ofthe Code should be installee in compartments which do not eequre contnuous attendance (see also 6.1 of this Append). 2.2 Accommodation should be sted both horizontally and vertically as for away as is pra propulsion machinery. tleable from sources of 0s such 8 propellers and 2.3. Machinery casings should, where practicable, be arranged outsice superstructures anc deckhouses containing accommodation spaces. Where this is not feasible, passageways shoulé be arranged between the casings and accommodation spaces, if practicable. 2.4 Consideration should be given, where practicable, to ihe ship's side te placing of accommodation spaces In deck houses notin superstructures © ding to 2.5 Consideration may also be given where applicable tothe separation of accommodation spaces from machinery spaces by unoccupied spaces, Sanitary and washing rooms. 2.6 _ Suitable partitions, bulkheads, decks, etc, may be needed to prevent the spread of sound, tis important that these be of the correct Construction and locaton in relation tothe Source of sound and the frequency of the sound to be attendate. 2.7 Where a space, such as a machinery space, Is being dvided into noisy (not continually manned) ané less nolsy (capable of being continually Tanned) spaces, tis preferable to nave comalete separation". = In these cases It may be necessary to ngure the supervision of the plant By Instaling alarms in te less noisy compartments anc to arrange maans of escape so that seafarers may leave these compartments withavt anger. 2.8 _ Tt may be advisable to provide sound absorbing material in certain spaces In order to prevent increase of ois: level due to reflection from partons, bukneads, decks, etc 3° Exhaust and intake 3.1. _ Exhaust systems from internal combustion engines a intake systems to machinery spaces, accommodation spaces and other spaces should be 50 arranged thatthe inflow or discharge onfces are remote from places frequerted by seafarers 3.2. Silencers or attenuators should be fies when necessary. 3.3 To minimize accommodation o\s= levels it s normally necessary to Isolate exhaust systems and certain plpework and ductwork from casings, bulknenas, ee 4 Machinery enclosure np oinaagCotonetr cerat/OvECAenbe pm MOON andy 8 ES4. In continuously manned spaces or spaces where seafarers might reasonably be expected to spend lenathy periods of time on maintenance of fverhaul work, and where separation as detalled in secton 2 ofthis Apaendix is not practicable, consideration may have tobe given tothe ftung of Sound insulating enclosures or partial enclosures to engines or machinery producing Sound pressure levels in excess ofthe limits set out in 4.2 of Coe 4.2 Where the pose level produced by engines or machinery instaled in spaces as in 4.1 above fais within the criteria of 5.3.1 of the Cade and Zone Af figure 5.1, itis esgental that »"» recuction measures are provided 4.3 When sound insulating enclosures are fitted, itis important that they entirely enclose source, 5 Reduction of noise In the aft body ‘To reduce the 0 Influence inthe aft body ofthe ship, especially to the accommodation spaces, consideration may be glven to 0s» emission Problems curing the design procedures relating to the at bacy, propeller, et. 6 Enclosure of the operator 6.1. In most machinery spaces it would be desirable and advisable to protect operating or watchkeeping Seafarers by providing a sound reducing control room of other sirilar space (see 2:1 of this Appendix). 6.2 _In continuously manned machinery spaces of small sips and of existing ships where noi levels are in excess of 85 dB(A), it would be Sesirable to provide @ =” refuge atthe control station or manoeuvring platform where the watchkeeper might be expected to spend the major part 7 Controls in accommodation spaces 7.1. To reduce pose levels In accommodation spaces it may be necessary to consider the Isolation of deckhouses containing such spaces from the Femaining structure ofthe ship By resent mountings 7.2 Consideration may also be given tothe provision of flexible connexlons to bulkheads, linings and celings and the install within accommodation spaces ion of Noating floors 7.3 The provision of curtains to sidescuttes and windows and the Use of carpets within accommodation spaces assists In absorbing 8 Selection of machinery 8.1 The sound produced by each Item of machinery tobe fitted should be taken i by using a machine producing less airborne, Mluig-borne or strucure-borne sound, ‘account at the design stage. It may be possible to control 8.2 Manufacturers should be requested to supply information on the sound produced by their machinery ard also to provide recommended methods af instalation inorder keep “= levels to @ minimum 9 Inspection and maintenance np oinaagCotonetr cerat/OvECAenbe pm MOON andy 8 »All tems of machinery, equlpment and associated working spaces should be regularly inspected with respect ta “1s= by a competent person, Should such inspecton reveal defects in the means for = -- contol, oF other defects causing excessive "=~, these should be rechfied as soon as practicable 10 Vibration isolation 10.1 Where necessary, machines should be supporteé on correctly designed and fitted resilient mountings. 430.2 Where structure-torne sound from auxiliary machinery, compressors, hydraulic units, generating sets, vents, exhaust pipes and silencers produces unacceptable "> levels in accommodation spaces or on the ravigatng bridge, resilient mourtings should be ited, 10.3 When sound insulating enclosures are ited it Is desirable that the machine shoulé be resiliently mounted and that all pipe, trunk and cable ‘onnexions to i be flexible IMO-Vega Note Referred to for ships constructes before 2014-07-01 as specified in paragraph 2 in SOLAS I /A-A/3-12 Protection against 01:0. See also Code on Tevels on board ships, adopted by res. MSC.337(91) of 2012-14-30, applicable from 2 o7-04 Document i RESLAAECRS np oinaagCotonetr cerat/OvECAenbe pm MOON andy 8