Service contracts between vessel´s operator and service providers for maintenance of machinery
This text is a translation of the text in Icelandic. If there is any difference between the Icelandic and the English text, the Icelandic version is valid.
The service contract is an agreement between the operator and a service provider in Iceland concerning the maintenance of the machinery of a vessel of 15 metres or less in length and with propulsion power of 250-750 kW. The service contract shall be confirmed by the Icelandic Transport Authority.
If certain conditions are met, a marine engineer will not be required to serve on board a vessel of 15 metres or less in length with a registered propulsion power of 250-750 kW, provided that a contract has been concluded with a service provider for the maintenance of the ship's machinery and this contract is confirmed by the Icelandic Transport Authority.
Under Regulation No. 944/2020, the Icelandic Transport Authority shall set detailed rules on the conditions of service agreements, their duration and repeals, e.g. if a vessel is sold, the service provider ceases operations or if the operator transfers operations to a location other than the service contract provides for.
The following shall apply to the minimum number of engineer of fishing vessels, patrol vessels and other vessels:
Engine power of a vessel | Marine engineering |
250 - 750 kW and vessels of 15 metres or less in registered length | Small-vessel engine attendant (SSV) - may be the same as the master (SS/SS15) if he/she is the only certified member of the crew and is certified to serve in that capacity. A small-ship engine attendant will not be required to be a member of a ship's crew if a contract has been made with a service provider ashore for the maintenance of the ship's machinery and this contract is confirmed by the Icelandic Transport Authority. |
Law and Regulation support
Act on ship crews no. 82/2022
Regulation about captain and marine engineers permits onboard fishing vessels, coast guard vessels and other vessels no. 944/2020.
Service provider
The Icelandic Transport Authority