Ventilation Requirements For Totally Enclosed Lifeboats Finalized

Draft amendments addressing ventilation of survival craft for totally enclosed lifeboats were finalized by the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 9).

The Sub-Committee also completed its review of SOLAS chapter II-2 and associated codes to minimize the incidence and consequences of fires on board ro-ro passenger ships; finalized the draft 2023 Code of Safety for Diving Systems; and finalized draft interim guidelines on safe operation of onshore power supply (OPS) service in port for ships engaged on international voyages.

Reference: IMO