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in 2022 and 2023 to proceed with a revision of of safety-critical spare parts of crucial impor-
its recommendations. Despite the incorporation tance and that it should be part of a techni-
of risk assessment methodologies in the IACS cal manager’s risk assessment plan designed
URs in 2023, the status of the recommendations to identify potential exposure to hazards and
remains unchanged as they are still nothing more to reduce operational risks related to Health,
than recommendations. Safety, Security, and the Environment (HSSE).
Recent updates to the IACS URs oblige equip- In the paper mentioned above, the OCIMF pro-
ment suppliers to participate with classification vides guidance on the challenges that may be
societies in a risk assessment or an FMEA or sim- encountered when considering safety-critical
ilar assessment and provide a list of critical parts spare parts.
that should be available onboard prior to the
delivery of ships. When reading the generic list Type Approvals and Critical Parts Inclusion
of parts included in the IACS UR no 26, one will The Type Approval Certification procedure plays
see that new part categories, such as parts for a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliabil-
the auxiliary blowers and the control, alarm, and ity of maritime equipment. I believe that when
monitoring systems, have now been included. a piece of equipment is type-approved by the
If one looks at item 16 of the table listing the Class, a list of critical parts should be included
“Typical minimum recommended spare parts for in the Type Approval document. This is now
conventionally fueled main internal combustion accepted by the IACS URs.
engines of ships for unrestricted service” of the
IACS Rec. 1990/Rev. 2 2023, one will see that Pre-Contract and Post-Contract Negotiations
control, alarm, and safety system manufacturers As already mentioned, pre-contract negotiations
are now required to supply critical parts, but my often involve selecting vendors and agreeing
MARTECMA colleagues have so far overlooked on the provision of equipment, including spare
this. parts guarantees. A list of two to three vendors is
As stated in its “Safety Critical Equipment and proposed for a number of items (usually around
Spare Parts Guidance” (2018), the OCIMF also 50) and is signed by the builders and the buyers.
considers safety-critical equipment and the use The standard warranty for delivered ships, which

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