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the IMO more deliberates the introduction in the SOLAS of elevated standard for the stability of the fleeting ships
Previewed the increase until 90% of the level of safety of the great ships
June 16, 2017
The reunion of this week of Marine Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has concluded with the adoption of amendments to chapter II-1 "Construction - Compartimentazione and stability, machinery and wirings" of convention SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) that they emphasize requirement of stability for the fleeting ships in case of flooding provoked from a collision. In particular, the modifications to the norm, that they will take effect in 2020, strengthen requirement in stability topic (the code R) in case of damaging of the ship.
The amendments are based on a series studies and searches promoted from the European Union and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). "It is reason of great satisfaction - Violeta Bulc has commented, European commissioner to the Transports - to state that the European Union has contributed with happen to ambitiouses total standards that will guarantee safety of the passengers all over the world". The EU commission has evidenced that the new standards will increase until 90% the level of safety of the great ships in a position to accommodating beyond 1.350 passengers.
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