JSP 862 MOD MARITIME EXPLOSIVES REGULATIONS Part 1 SURFACE SHIPS Issue 5 Authority: This Joint Services Publication 862 Part 1 Issue 5 Surface Ships supersedes JSP 862 Part 1 Issue 4 Amendment 2 dated September 2013 and is issued by the Naval Authority Group under the authority and direction of the Defence Maritime Regulator. By Command of the Defence Maritime Regulator See conditions of release for this publication at page (ii) CONDITIONS OF RELEASE 1. This information is released by the UK Government for UK defence purposes only. 2. This information must be afforded the same degree of protection as that afforded to information of an equivalent security marking originated by the recipient Government or as required by the recipient Government’s security regulations. 3. This information may be disclosed only within the Defence Department of the recipient Government, except as otherwise authorised by the Ministry of Defence. 4. This information may be subject to privately owned rights. 5. Printouts from the web-based version are uncontrolled when printed. SPONSOR Naval Authority Explosives sponsor this publication. All correspondence concerning this publication should be forwarded to: NAG EXP2a DES NAG Larch 3a Mail point #2315 MOD Abbey Wood Bristol BS34 8JH E Mail: DES [email protected] JSP 862 Part 1 Summary of Changes Issue 5 Chapter / Change Article All Numerous email tally and SMA changes All All telephone contacts verified All Addition of Appendix A listing all telephone contacts. Telephone contacts removed from the text and signposted to Appendix A All Changes to reflect new platforms and equipment and platforms and equipment no longer in service. Ch1 Changes to ERO roles and responsibilities to ensure the guidance remains generic. Ch 1 Changes to roles and responsibilities of OOQ to reflect RNTM 118/14 and changes to the duration of Explosive Course Qualifications iaw RMTM 231/14. Ch 3 Changes to the Extraordinary Embarkation of Explosives (E3) policy Ch 3 Annex D Introduction of a new E3 permission flowchart Ch 2 Changes to adjacent compartment rounds policy Ch 5 Alignment of the CFFE process with JSP 482 Ch 5 Annex L Introduction of DOSR guidance detailing responsibilities in the dockyard during explosive activities. Ch 7 Annex A Addition of a Service Life Expiry Date (SLED) Extension Template Ch 9 Annex A Changes to AIDE MEMOIRE Emergency involving Explosives Ch 12 Changes to Figure 12A-1 to reflect current procedures Jul 15 Page i JSP 862 Part 1 AMENDMENT RECORD Note: The incorporation of Temporary Amendments such as signals and Advance Information Leaflets etc. are to be recorded overleaf. CHANGE DATE SIGNATURE NAME REMARKS NO. INSERTED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Page ii Jul 15 JSP 862 Part 1 TEMPORARY AMENDMENT RECORD CHANGE DATE SIGNATURE NAME REMARKS NO. 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(ii) Temporary Amendment Record .................................................................................... (iii) Amendment Proposal Form .......................................................................................... (iv) Contents ..................................................................................................................... (v) Foreword ..................................................................................................................... (vi) ORGANISATION CHAPTER 1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND APPLICATION CHAPTER 2 PROCEDURES FOR ONBOARD EXPLOSIVES SAFETY MANAGEMENT REGULATION AND GUIDANCE CHAPTER 3 CARE AND STOWAGE OF EXPLOSIVES CHAPTER 4 MUNITIONS ACCOUNTING AND APPLICATION CHAPTER 5 EMBARKATION, DISEMBARKATION AND HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVES CHAPTER 6 EXPLOSIVES SAFETY MANAGEMENT IN PORTS CHAPTER 7 RESTRICTION OF USE, EXAMINATIONS AND TRIALS CHAPTER 8 INCIDENTS, DEFECTS AND DISPOSAL CHAPTER 9 EMERGENCIES INVOLVING MUNITIONS RISK MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 10 RISK MANAGEMENT AND VERTREP POLICY CHAPTER 11 REGULATION, CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSIONING OF EXPLOSIVE STORES SUPPORTING INFORMATION CHAPTER 12 MOD EXPLOSIVE INCIDENT RESPONSE CHAPTER 13 CLASSIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF EXPLOSIVES CHAPTER 14 DEFINITIONS CHAPTER 15 GLOSSARY, REFERENCES AND INDEX Jul 15 Page v JSP 862 Part 1 MOD MARITIME EXPLOSIVES REGULATIONS (MMERs) - FOREWORD COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS 1. Records show that the majority of incidents involving explosives are attributable to insufficient appreciation of risk and safety precautions, or to neglect of regulations. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that familiarity in handling explosives may lead to their dangerous nature being overlooked, with the result that insufficient care and attention to detail is taken. These regulations have been framed to guard against unnecessary risk and as such, strict adherence is essential. APPLICATION 2. Management of explosives safety within MOD, for the maritime environment, is a three- stage process as described in JSP 430, comprising the following: Stage 1 Verifying the inherent safety arrangements of an item of WOME for Maritime use. The Platform Duty Holder shall verify that the safety of maritime WOME is appropriate for maritime use and has been independently reviewed by an authoritative body. The successful outcome of this process is a Certificate of Safety, typically a CSOME/OAS and relevant safety information. Stage 2 Delivery of arrangements for safe integration of WOME and verified through Certification. Design and delivery of arrangements shall be undertaken by the relevant Duty Holder. Arrangements are independently reviewed by the Naval Authority; the successful outcome of this is a Certificate of Safety. Stage 3 The operation of the explosive safety management arrangements. Design and implementation of the operational management arrangements shall be undertaken by the relevant Duty Holder against general requirements set by the Naval Authority. The outcome of this is a permission to embark explosives and conduct of safe operation. 3. These regulations are mandatory for regulating the safe embarkation, storing, handling and use of explosives in ships owned by, operated by and operated on behalf of the MOD (JSP 430 Ships), i.e. HM Surface Ships, HM Submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), Government owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) vessels, Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) vessels and ships on MOD/DTMA charter. Departure from these regulations is not permitted without prior approval of Naval Authority Explosives (NAEXP). For miscellaneous small craft with limited military capability and no permanent explosive stowages these regulations may be dis-applied or applied proportionately within operating procedures to the level of explosives risk as agreed with NAEXP. For ships operating under statutory regulations in a non-military role, e.g. training craft, an alternative onboard safe system of work may be an acceptable substitute to the use of MMERs subject to NAEXP approval. These regulations form part of the mandatory requirements for establishment and maintenance of ship safety which is promulgated in JSP 430. MMERs form the core of the Commanding Officers Ship Explosives Safety Management System and are one component of Naval Authority Explosives Regulations. Page vi Jul 15 JSP 862 Part 1 COMPOSITION 4. MMERs are ordered as follows: a. Part 1 Surface Ships b. Part 2 Submarines c. JSP 862 Addendum Note: JSP 862 Addendum is specific to each platform and should be compiled by Ship’s Staff. It shall include: Certificate of Safety Explosives (CSE) (including the Authorised List of Explosive Stores (ALES)), relevant Ship Explosive Store Safety Instructions (SEXSSIs) and Replenishment and Stowage at Sea (RASS) Specifications. Note: Explosive Safety related material is available on the Defence Intranet (through NAVY CMD EXP and NAEXP websites) and is also contained on the FIMU library sent to ships monthly. Electronic copies of JSP862 can be obtained from the NAKMO website, which can be linked from the NAEXP website on the Intranet, or can be found on the Internet by searching for ‘NAKMO’. A password is not required to access the JSP, select ‘enter library only’. RN AND RM OFFICERS' RESPONSIBILITIES WITH REGARD TO MMERs 5. The general principles governing the responsibility of officers for explosives are stated in QRRN Chapter 28. QRRN Chapter 28 directs the Captain or Commanding Officer to take care that all orders contained in MMERs are strictly adhered to or an alternative safe system of work is in place and agreed with NAEXP. No other publication is to be construed as overriding the regulations contained herein in regard to safeguarding explosives or to the