Summary of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee’s 67th Session

Bulk Carrier Safety
IACS Ramification Study
Enforcement Dates
Application of Structural Standards
Damage Stability Aspects
Diversity of Views

Tankers
Intact Stability
Safe Access to the Bow
Cargo Tank Vent System
Cargo Pump Room Monitoring
Tonnage Deductions

Passenger Ships
Fire Divisions
Damage Stability Requirements

All Ship Types
Fixed Gas Fire-extinguishing Systems
Fire Testing/Approvals
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Side Shell Openings
Carriage of Dangerous Goods
Fuel Oil Tanks
Main and Emergency Electrical Power
Machinery and Essential Equipment

Ship Operations
Availability of Halon
Machinery and Essential Equipment
Non-metallic Expansion Joints

Miscellaneous
Fire Test Procedures Code
Implementation of STCW95

The 67th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) met from 2 - 6 December 1996 in London. More than one third (79 Member States) of the total Contracting Governments to the SOLAS Convention were present, thus enabling the “expanded” Committee to take action on a number of amendments to the SOLAS Convention. Several guidelines were also issued to facilitate compliance with the Conventions.