Marine Advisory: 26/2024 - System capabilities after a flooding casualty on passenger ships

22 August 2024

Marine Advisory: 26/2024

SUBJECT: System capabilities after a flooding casualty on passenger ships

Ref:

1. MSC Resolution 436(99)
2. MSC.1/Circ.1589

Dear Shipowners/Operators/Recognized Organizations/Masters:

The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to inform all Shipowners, Operators, Recognized Organizations and Masters of amended Regulation 8-1.3.1 of SOLAS Chapter II-1 (reference (a)) relevant to the system capabilities and availability of operational information after a flooding casualty on passenger ships constructed before 1 January 2014, having length, as defined in the International Convention on Load Lines, of 120 m or more or having three or more main vertical zones.

Passenger ships described above shall provide operational information to the Master for a safe return to port after a flooding casualty not later than the first renewal survey after 1 January 2025 using one of the following options based on the guidelines developed in reference (b):

1. An on-board stability computer; or
2. A shore-based support

If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Regulations and Standards Department at RegsAndStandards@liscr.com.

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