MSC 69 - May 1998


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Maritime Safety Committee's 69th Session May 1998
The 69th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) met from 11 to 20 May 1998 in London. More than one third 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.
Regulatory Development	Ship Application
SOLAS AMENDMENTS Testing of Watertight Bulkheads Cargo Pump Room Provisions Navigation Equipment Systems	All New Ships Oil, Chemical and Gas Cargo Ships > 300 gt Passenger Ships
GAS CARRIERS Emergency Shutdown Valves Drainage Systems	Gas Carriers > 500 gt
FIRE PREVENTION PROVISIONS Fire Protection System and Appliances Emergency Escape Arrangements Emergency Escape Breathing Devices Equivalent Fixed Gas Fire-Fighting Systems	All Ships
DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL MATTERS Integrated Tug-Barge Standards Fuel Oil System Engine Room Arrangements Training of MOU Personnel Assessment of Seafarer Competence Solo Watchkeeping	New ITBs All ships All ships MOUs All ships All ships
STABILITY ISSUES Location of the Collision Bulkhead Revised Stability Code Stability and Loading Programs New Damage Stability Requirements	New Passenger Ships New All Ships All Ships New Cargo Ships < 100m

( + Note: All "ships" are all self propelled vessels)

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