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SECTION 1
General

1.1 All ships with a freeboard length of over 24m and flying the flag of an
Administration that has signed the 1969 Tonnage Convention must be issued with an
International Tonnage Certificate (1969).

1.2 Tonnage measurement is carried out at IBS Head Office from plans and
information submitted by the Surveyor/Owner. All plans should be verified by the
Surveyor as being a correct representation of the arrangements on board. Any deviation
form the submitted drawings should be reported immediately.

1.3 Ships will either be measured in accordance with ITC 1969 or, for ships below
24m in length or where the flag administration is not a signatory, in accordance with the
national regulations in force.

1.4 Tonnage certificates have no expiry date and there are no requirements for
periodical surveys. Re-measurement, however may be required if:
The ship changes flag,
The ship undergoes modifications affecting the volume (total moulded enclosed
volume of the vessel, total moulded enclosed volume of cargo spaces, total
moulded volume of segregated ballast spaces) or designation of spaces
There is a change to the freeboard/draught,
There is a change to the permitted number of passengers and
The ship is required to comply with new or additional regulations.

1.5 The gross tonnage of segregated ballast tanks may or may not be included on
the tonnage certificate as recommended by IMO Resolution A. 747(18). However,
inclusion could be advantageous to the Owner in some ports of call and therefore will
normally be calculated and included unless specifically advised by the owner.

1.6 It is the Owners responsibility to provide information regarding any modifications
to the arrangements, which may affect the gross or net tonnages assigned. However,
when attending the ship, if the Surveyor has reason to believe that modifications or
amendments to the designation of spaces have been or will be carried out, then the
Owners representative should be advised of the requirements to re-calculate the
tonnage and issue a revised certificate. IBS Head Office should be advised in such
cases.

1.7 Where a conversion is carried out the Owner should be made aware that the
gross tonnage in force prior to the ITC (1969) coming into force (National Tonnage) will
not be shown in the remarks column on the back of the 1969 International Tonnage
Certificate.


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SECTION 2
Change of Flag and/or Class

2.1 At first surveys by Isthmus Bureau of Shipping (IBS), it should be ascertained
whether an existing Full Term Tonnage Certificate (issued by/or on behalf of the Flag
Administration) is available on board. If no change of flag is involved, the existing
tonnage certificate will remain valid. New certification is not required unless the vessel
has been modified. A survey should be carried out to verify that no modifications
affecting tonnage has been carried out.

2.2 At first survey by Isthmus Bureau of Shipping (IBS) or where change of flag is
also involved and the existing Full term Tonnage Certificate is issued by/or on behalf of
the previous Flag State, a new ITC will need to be issued. The arrangements onboard
should be verified against the General Arrangement and Capacity Plan on board the
ship. Copies of plans highlighting any modifications found, are to be endorsed Verified
at Ship, signed and dated over Surveyors stamp and submitted to IBS Head Office
along with a copy of the existing certificate. The existing 1969 ITC will remain valid for a
period not exceeding three (3) months and may be endorsed on the remarks column as
follows The Ship Changed to (Name, Signal letters, Port of Registry) on (date) and in
accordance with article 10(3) of The International Convention on the Tonnage
Measurement of Ships 1969, this Certificate will remain valid until (date- 3 months from
date of change of flag) or the issue of a new Certificate, whichever is earlier. Alternately
an INTERIM Tonnage Certificate may be issued valid for five months. IBS Head Office
will issue the full term tonnage certificate after review of the plans and verifying that the
correct information is recorded on the existing certificate.

2.3 At first survey by Isthmus Bureau of Shipping (IBS) where there is no existing
certificate or the certificate has been NOT been issued by a major society or the National
administration, tonnage calculations have to be carried out by IBS Head Office before
any certificate can be issued. The arrangements onboard should be verified against the
General Arrangement and Capacity Plan on board the ship. Copies of plans
highlighting any modifications found, are to be endorsed Verified at Ship, signed and
dated over Surveyors stamp and submitted to IBS Head Office along with a copy of the
existing certificate (if available). IBS Head Office will advise the details of Tonnage
Certificate to be issued.

2.4 The Tonnage markings are to be verified when the vessel changes flag or when
Isthmus Bureau of Shipping (IBS) is surveying vessel for the first time. The ship should
be marked with the Net Tonnage and the Official number. The markings should be cut
in, center punched or bead welded using plain Arabic numerals not less than 75 mm in
height on the face of the main beam, in the pump room entrance, the aft side of the
engine room bulkhead or other readily accessible part of the ships structure. The Official
number is to be preceded by O.N and the Net tonnage by the word NET. Any
previous markings of the Official Number and the Net tonnage should be completely
removed. The name of the ship on the bow port and starboard and the Name and port of

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Registry on the stern should also be verified (minimum letter height 150 mm). CC
should be marked on the outer surface of cargo hatches, the covers or coamings of
cargo tanks or at the entrance to other cargo compartments.

SECTION 3
Interim Scheme for International Tonnage Convention (ITC 69)

3.1 Tonnages determined under the 1969 tonnage convention can be sufficiently
different from those determined under the old national tonnage regulations. Although,
1974 SOLAS Convention and other international Conventions do not specifically define
the gross tonnage of ships, the gross tonnage determined in accordance with the 1969
Tonnage Convention should be used for the application of the provisions of these
conventions.

3.2 At the request of the shipowner, the Maritime Administrations, may allow a ship
required to be measured under the provisions of the International Convention on
Tonnage Measurement of Ships (1969), to use the gross tonnage measured under the
national tonnage rules which are in effect prior to coming into force of the 1969 Tonnage
Convention, for the purpose of application of the provisions of the International
Convention for safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), International

3.3 Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships, 73/78 (MARPOL) and the
International Convention of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers, 1978 (STCW). In order to use the Interim scheme, previous
authorization from IBS Panama must be requested.

This only apply to the following vessels:
a. Vessels over 1,600 GRT, which the latest date of build is 1 January 1986
b. Vessels less than 1,600 GRT, which the latest date of build is 18 July 1994.

3.4 Upon approval of the request, a statement is to be made in the remarks section
of the International Tonnage Certificate, 1969, stating, for ships constructed before 18
July 1982, The ship is remeasured according to article 3(2)(d) of the 1969 Tonnage
Convention. The GROSS TONNAGE according to the measurement system previously
in force to the measurement system of the International Convention on Tonnage
Measurement of Ships, 1969, is ____ RT. The entry is to be signed by the tonnage
authority issuing the Certificate.

3.5 For vessels built between 18 July 1982 and 31 December 1985, and cargo
vessel of less than 1,600 tons gross tonnage built before 18 July 1994, the entry is
to be: The ship is additionally measured according to resolution A.494(XII), A.540(XIII),
A.541(XIII). The GROSS TONNAGE according to the measurement system previously in
force to the measurement system of the International Convention on Tonnage
Measurement of Ships, 1969, is _____RT.


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3.6 Where the interim scheme has been approved for a vessel, any statutory
certificate issued for the conventions referred to shall record only that gross tonnage
together with following footnote:
See REMARKS column of the valid International Tonnage Certificate (1969).

3.7 The national tonnages cannot be used for statutory purposes, if the figure is not
given in the remarks column of the 1969 tonnage certificate.

3.8 If the ship undergoes alterations or modifications, which affect its tonnage on or
after 18 July 1994, the old national tonnage may no longer be utilized and the ITC 69
tonnage after such modification will be enforced. In such cases, the remarks column on
the ITC should not be filled up. In some cases the earlier national tonnages were issued
for a specific type of ship (e.g. USCG tonnages for supply vessels) and such national
tonnages cannot be accepted if the vessel is modified to become a cargo vessel.


SECTION 4
Various

4.0 IBS feels necessary to make emphasis in special considerations, which shall be
taken in cases of surveys and related calculations of tonnage.

a. Tonnage calculations shall be based on the International Convention on
Tonnage Measurement, 1969, regulations.

b. Non Naval Architect surveyors shall survey the ship only in order to verify
that the particulars of the vessel do correspond to the characteristics shown in
the plans and drawings which were made available by shipowners / ship
operators / ship captains. This verification shall be made through random
measurements on board.

c. Through the interim tonnage certificate, the surveyor confirms that vessel
has been found in accordance with the particulars shown by the plans and
drawings provided.

d. Whenever particulars of the ship are not in accordance with the plans and
drawings, the surveyor shall notify in a written form to shipowners / ship
operators / ship captains of these findings, and shall also state that the inspection
shall not proceed until up-to-date plans and drawing are provided.

e. Naval Architects or other surveyors, which have taken an approved
admeasurement course, appointed, as surveyors to IBS shall also comply with
points 3,4 and 5 above. Tonnage calculations shall only be made by IBS
approved Naval Architects. Tonnage calculation sheet shall be sent to IBS
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4.1 Interim Certificate:

The Interim International Tonnage Certificate must show provisional tonnages. These
tonnages shall be taken as valid until the International Full Term Tonnage Certificate is
delivered on board. To comply with this requirement IBS surveyor shall use one of the
following alternatives:

a. If there is a previous tonnage certificate, IBS surveyor shall take tonnage figures
from said certificate.

b. If there is no previous tonnage certificate available, or the existing certificate does
not show principals of the ship due to major changes / alterations, IBS surveyor shall
calculate provisional tonnage according to the simplified method.

Simplified method:

Definition:
GT : Gross Tonnage
NT : Net Tonnage
L : Length according to the International Load Line Certificate (1966),
in
meters
B : Moulded breath in meters
H : Height at side from the bottom up to the uppermost complete
deck (upper deck), in meters.

a : f ( Ve) to be determined by linear interpolation according to the following
table:

Ve a
up to 400 0.58
1,000 0.43
5,000 0.35
10,000 0.34
25,000 0.33
50,000 0.32
100,000 0.31
150,000 0.30
200,000 0.29
250,000 and over 0.28

Where:


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GT = Ve (a)

Ve = L (B) H

NT = 0.6 (GT)


4.2 IBS Conditional Tonnage Certificate form:

When tonnage computations have not been completed or approved by IBS Head Office,
the certificate should be marked CONDITIONAL. The IBS surveyor shall also state in the
certificate a Remark as to how given figures were calculated. When applicable, the
simplified method should be given as: Simplified Tonnage Calculation for Existing Ships
which do not have their Gross Tonnage Determined in Accordance with 1969 Tonnage
Convention. IMO MSC / Circ. 653 , dated 8 J une 1994.


SECTION 5
Simplified Method of Tonnage Calculation for Vessels of Less than 24 m in
Length

5.1 The following vessels may be measured by this simplified method:

1. Self-propelled commercial vessels of less than 24 meters overall length.
2. Barges of any length
3. Pleasure vessels (yachts) of any length whether or not engaged in international
voyages.



Hull Shapes:


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Coef =0.67 Coef =0.80 Coef =0.90

Gross Tonnage

GRT =(L) (B) (D) (Coef.) L =length in meters
2.83 B =breadth in meters
D =depth in meters
Coef =Hull coefficient

For vessels with engine inside the hull: NET =80% of GRT
For vessels with engines outside the hull, or with no engines: NET =GRT

FOR CATAMARANS:

To calculate the lower part of the hull (pontoons), the above formula is used to obtain the
gross tonnage, taking into the consideration the length, breadth, and depth of each
pontoon, multiplying the formula times the number of pontoons, as such:

Gross
2
=(L) (B) (D) (Coef.) (N)
2.83

Next, the original formula is used to compute the gross tonnage of the upper part of the
vessel. The result would be Gross
1
.

Gross
1
=(L) (B) (D) (Coef.)
2.83


Finally, both tonnages are added, as such:

GRT
TOTAL
=GROSS
1
+GROSS
2


To obtain the net tonnage, the procedure explained before is used to obtain the net
tonnage of the upper part:

For vessels with engine inside the hull: NET
1
=80% of GROSS
2

For vessels with engines outside the hull, or with no engines: NET
1
=GROSS
2


The net tonnage of the lower part (pontoons) is equal to the gross tonnage. Therefore,
to obtain the Total Net Tonnage, NET
1
is added to GROSS
1
.

NET =NET
1
+GROSS
1




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SECTION 5
Reporting

5.1 The relevant Form No. TON-01 or any other customary or computerized form
should be used when carrying out tonnage calculations and a copy submitted to IBS
Head Office along with the relevant plans. Copies of the previous societys certificates
should also be forwarded. If a carving and marking note has been issued by the Flag
state (Cambodia, St. Vincent etc), the tonnage markings must be verified and the
surveyor must endorse the carving and marking note and forward to IBS Head Office (or
registering office, if stated in the survey instructions) along with survey reports

5.2 The Panama Maritime Administration will not endorse the Tonnage Certificate if the
Tonnage Calculations are not submitted. Irrespectively, if the previous ITC 69 certificate
was issued by an IACS member or another Flag Administration.

5.3 On completion of First Survey by Isthmus Bureau of Shipping (IBS) or change of
Flag survey, an INTERIM certificate should be issued, valid for 5 months. When tonnage
computations have not been completed or approved by IBS Head Office, the certificate
should be marked CONDITIONAL and a note should be marked on the front of the
Interim Certificate indicating the Final Tonnage figures remains to be
computed/approved by IBS Head Office.

5.4 All necessary supporting documentation should be submitted to IBS Head Office
along with survey reports such as copies of tonnage computations, copies of plans
verified at ship etc.

5.5 Following documents are to be submitted upon completion of initial surveys:
1. Copy of issued IBS Interim Certificate
2. Copy of previous tonnage certificate (if Available)
3. Copy of Certificate of Registry (Patent)
4. Tonnage Calculations sheet
5. Copy of the General Arrangement Plan
6. Proof of National Tonnage (if Available)
7. Surveyors Site Report (RPT-01)


5.6 Following documents are to be submitted upon completion of Renewal surveys:
1. Copy of issued IBS Interim Certificate
2. Copy of previous tonnage certificate (if Available)
3. Copy of Certificate of Registry (Patent)
4. Tonnage Calculations sheet
5. Copy of the General Arrangement Plan
6. Proof of National Tonnage (if Available)
7. Surveyors Site Report (RPT-01)