MSC 70, Jan 1999


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Maritime Safety Committee's 70th Session January 1999
The 70th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) met from 7 - 11 December 1998 in London. After introductory remarks were made by the Secretary General pertaining to several indicators showing improved casualty statistics of the merchant fleet, which average age continues to increase, the Committee adopted a number of amendments to the SOLAS Convention. Also, several guidelines were issued to facilitate compliance with the Conventions.
Regulatory Development	Ship Application
Operational Issues STCW Amendments Safe Ocean Towing	All Ships
Life Saving Appliances Testing Requirements Position Indicating Lights LSA Symbols General Alarm System	All Ships GE 300gt
Bulk Carrier Safety Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter XII Seakeeping Assessment FSA and HAZID Studies	Bulk Carriers GE 150m
Miscellaneous Helicopter Landing Areas Onboard Computers Government Responsibilities	All Ships

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

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