Move Forward with Confidence

Convention Reference Summary Origin

SOLAS II-2/20 (Passenger ships and Ro-Ro Passenger ships) Protection of vehicle, special category MSC 256(84)and ro-ro spaces: Arrangements to be taken when fixed pressure waterspraying systems are fitted, in view of the serious loss of stability which could arise due to large quantities of water accumulating on the deck or decks during the operation of the fixed pressure water-spraying system.

II-2/20.6.1.4 (Passenger ships and Ro-Ro Passenger ships) For closed vehicles and ro-ro spaces and MSC 256(84)special category spaces, where fixed pressure water-spraying systems are fitted, means shall be provided to prevent the blockage of drainage arrangements, taking into account MSC.1/Circ1331. Ships constructed < 01/01/2010 shall comply with the requirements by the 1st survey after 1 January 2010.

III/26 (Ro-Ro Passenger ships) Requirement for "Radar transponders" is replaced by a MSC 256(84)requirement for "Search and rescue locating devices", which includes Radar transponders and AIS SART (for liferafts).

HSC Code Ch.8 (Passenger and cargo high speed craft) At least one SAR locating device shall be carried MSC 259(84)on each side of every passenger HSC and every cargo high-speed craft > 500 gt. MSC 260(84)

Reg.8.2.1.2 (High speed craft) Requirement for "Radar transponders" is replaced by a requirement MSC 259(84)Reg.14.6.1.3 for "Search and rescue locating devices", which includes Radar transponders and

AIS SART (both HSC 1994 and 2000).

Amendments entering into force on 1st January 2010

PASSENGER SHIPS, RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS & HSC

N

NE

N

N

N

Convention Reference Summary Origin

SOLAS II-1 Reg. 41.6 (Passenger ships) Supplementary lighting shall be provided in all cabins to clearly MSC 216(82)indicate the exit, for occupants to find their way to the door.It shall automatically illuminate for 30 min when power to the normal cabin lighting is lost.

II-2 Reg. 7.2.4 (Passenger ships) A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system shall be capable of MSC 216(82)remotely and individually identifying each detector and manually operated call point.

II-2 Reg. (Passenger ships) Public spaces may also have direct access to stairway enclosures MSC 216(82)13.3.2.3 except for the backstage of a theatre.

II-2 Reg. 21 (Passenger ships of 120 m or more) Casualty threshold, safe return to port and safe areas MSC 216(82)- the ship shall be capable of returning to port while providing a safe area.

II-2 Reg. 22 (Passenger ships of 120 m or more) Design criteria for systems to remain operational MSC 216(82)after a fire casualty.

II-2 Reg. 23 (Passenger ships) Safety centre requested on passenger ships. MSC 216(82)

II-2 Reg. 7.5.2 (Passenger ships) Detectors fitted in cabins, when activated, shall also be capable of MSC 216(82)emitting, or cause to be emitted, an audible alarm.

II-2 Reg. (Passenger ships) Atriums shall be within enclosures formed of “A” class divisions MSC 216(82)9.2.2.6 having a fire rating determined in accordance with tables 9.2 and 9.4, as applicable.

II-2 Reg. (Passenger ships) Exhaust ducts from ranges for cooking equipment installed on open MSC 216(82)9.7.5.1.2 decks shall conform to § 7.5.1.1, as applicable, when passing through accommodation

spaces or spaces containing combustible materials.

Amendments entering into force on 1st July 2010

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N New ships NE New and Existing shipsE Existing ships

Pax2010:Pax2010 20/05/10 20:04 Page1

Convention Reference Summary Origin

SOLAS II-2 Reg. 9.7.6 (Passenger ships) Ventilation systems for main laundries in ships with > 36 passengers MSC 216(82)shall be fitted with removable filters, fire damper, remote shutting arrangements for the fans and hatches for inspection.

II-2 Reg. (Passenger ships) Sale shops are considered as high fire risk spaces. MSC 216(82)9.2.2.3.2.2(8)

II-2/10.2 (Passenger ships built on or after 1 July 2010 and carrying more than 36 passengers) MSC 269(85)Ships shall be fitted with a suitably located means for fully recharging breathing air cylinders, free from contamination.

II-2/9.4 (Passenger ships) Openings in Class A - For doors approved without the sill being part of MSC 269(85)the frame, installed > 1/07/2010, the gap under the door does not exceed 12 mm. A non-combustible sill shall be installed under the door such that floor coverings do not extend beneath the closed door.

II-2/9.4 (Passenger ships) For doors approved as A class without the sill being part of the frame, MSC 269(85)installed >1 July 2010, the gap under the door does not exceed 12 mm and a non-combustible sill shall be installed under the door such that floor coverings do not extend beneath the closed door. For doors approved as B class without the sill being part of the frame, installed >1 July 2010, the gap under the door does not exceed 25 mm.

III Reg. 7.2.1 (Passenger ships) For voyages <24 h, a number of infant lifejackets = at least 2.5% of MSC 201(81)the number of passengers on board shall be provided.For voyages >24 h, infant lifejackets shall be provided for each infant on board - application to ALL passenger ships as per MSC.1/Circ.1304.

III Reg. 7.2.5 (Passenger ships) If the adult lifejackets provided are not designed to fit persons weighing MSC 201(81)up to 140 kg and with a chest girth of up to 1,750 mm, a sufficient number of suitable accessories shall be available on board to allow them to be secured to such persons. Application to ships built > 01/07/1998, but dates to be clarified during next MSC87.

HSC Code 13.14.2 (High speed crafts) All craft, including existing craft, should be fitted with an ECDIS MSC 221(82)not later than 1 July 2010.

LSA Code Ch. 2 (Passenger ships) Lifejackets shall be provided in three sizes (Infant, Child, Adult). MSC 207(81)Par. 2.2.1.2 Lifejackets shall be marked by either weight or height, or by both weight and height -

application to ALL passenger ships as per MSC.1/Circ.1304.

Amendments entering into force on 1st July 2010

N

N

N

N

N

NE

N

N

N

Convention Reference Summary Origin

SOLAS II-2 41.1.2.4 (Passenger ships built before 01/10/94 and carrying more than 36 passengers) Upgrading to complying with Ch. II-2 of SOLAS 1974 for passenger ships which comply with all the requirements applicable to ships constructed > 25.05.80.

Amendments entering into force on 1st October 2010

E

Pax2010:Pax2010 20/05/10 20:04 Page2