Council Directive 98/18/EC
of 17 March 1998
on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (repealed)

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Repealed by Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance).

Article 1 Purpose
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Article 2 Definitions
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Article 3 Scope
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Article 4 Classes of passenger ships
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Article 5 Application
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Article 6 Safety requirements
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Article 6a Stability requirements and phasing-out of ro-ro passenger ships
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Article 6b Safety requirements for persons with reduced mobility
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Article 7 Additional safety requirements, equivalents, exemptions and safeguard measures
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Article 8 Adaptations
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Article 9 Committee
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Article 10 Surveys
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Article 11 Certificates
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Article 12 Solas Convention Regulations
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Article 13 Penalties
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Article 14 Implementation
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Article 15 Entry into force
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Article 16 Addressees
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ANNEX I SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW AND EXISTING PASSENGER SHIPS ENGAGED ON DOMESTIC VOYAGES
CHAPTER I

GENERAL PROVISIONS
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CHAPTER II-1

CONSTRUCTION — SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY, MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
PART A

GENERAL

1 Definitions relating to Part B (R 2)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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2 Definitions relating to Parts C, D, and E (R 3)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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PART B

INTACT STABILITY, SUBDIVISION AND DAMAGE STABILITY

1 Intact stability Resolution A.749 (18)

NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE:
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EXISTING CLASS A AND B SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE:
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(a) The area under the curve of righting lever (GZ curve) shall not be less than:
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(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 Watertight subdivision

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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3 Floodable length (R 4)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Permissible length of compartments (R 6)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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5 Permeability (R 5)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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6 Subdivision factor
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FOR NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS:
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FOR EXISTING CLASS B NON RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS: 1,0

7 Special requirements concerning ship subdivision (R 7)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 Where in a portion or portions of a ship the watertight bulkheads are carried to a higher deck than in the remainder of the ship and it is desired to take advantage of this higher extension of the bulkheads in calculating the floodable length, separate margin lines may be used for each such portion of the ship provided that:
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5 Where a main transverse watertight compartment contains local subdivision and the Administration of the flag State is satisfied that, after any assumed side damage extending over a length of 3,0 metres plus 3 % of the length of the ship or 11 metres, or 10 % of the length of the ship whichever is the less, the whole volume of the main compartment will not be flooded, a proportionate allowance may be made in the permissible length otherwise required for such compartment. In such a case the volume of the effective buoyancy assumed on the undamaged side shall not be greater than that assumed on the damaged side.
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.6 A main transverse bulkhead may be stepped provided that it meets one of the following conditions:
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.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 Stability in damaged conditions (R 8)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B NON RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 29 APRIL 1990:

.2.3 The stability required in the final condition after damage, and after equalisation where provided, shall be determined as follows:
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.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.3 For the purpose of making damaged stability calculations the volume and surface permeabilities shall be as follows:
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.4 Assumed extent of damage shall be as follows:
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.6 The final conditions of the ship after damage and, in the case of unsymmetrical flooding, after equalisation measures have been taken shall be as follows:
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.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8-1 Stability of ro-ro passenger ships in damaged conditions (R 8-1)

EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS:

.1 Existing class B ro-ro passenger ships shall comply with regulation 8, notlater than the date of the first periodical survey after the date of complianceprescribed below, according to the value of A/Amax as defined inthe Annex of the Calculation Procedure to Assess the Survivability Characteristicsof Existing Ro-Ro Passenger Ships When Using a Simplified Method Based Upon Resolution A.265 (VIII), developed by the MaritimeSafety Committee at its 59thsession in June 1991 (MSC/Circ. 574):
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8-2 Special requirements for ro-ro passenger ships carrying 400 persons or more (R 8-2)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS:
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8-3 Special requirements for passenger ships, other than ro-ro passenger ships, carrying 400 persons or more

CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003, OTHER THAN RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS.
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9 Peak and machinery space bulkheads (R 10)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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.2 Where any part of the ship below the waterline extends forward of the forward perpendicular, e. g. a bulbous bow, the distances stipulated in paragraph 1 shall be measured from a point either:
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.4 The extension required in paragraph 3 need not be fitted directly above the bulkhead below provided all parts of the extension are not located forward of the forward limit specified in paragraph 1 or in paragraph 2.
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10 Double bottoms (R 12)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS, AND NEW SHIPS CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003 WITH A LENGTH OF 24 METRES AND ABOVE.

.1 In new class B, C and D and existing class B ships, and new ships constructed on or after 1 January 2003 with a length of 24 metres and above, a double bottom shall be fitted extending from the forepeak bulkhead to the afterpeak bulkhead as far as this is practicable and compatible with the design and proper working of the ship.
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11 Assigning, marking and recording of subdivision load lines (R 13)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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.2 The subdivision load lines assigned and marked shall be recorded in the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, and shall be identified by the notation C.1 if there is only one subdivision load line.
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12 Construction and initial testing of watertight bulkheads, etc. (R 14)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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13 Openings in watertight bulkheads (R 15)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3.1 No doors, manholes, or access openings are permitted:
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.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5.1 EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS AND NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF LESS THAN 24 METRES IN LENGTH:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER:
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.5.2 EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS AND NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF LESS THAN 24 METRES IN LENGTH:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.5.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER:
.5.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS AND NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF LESS THAN 24 METRES IN LENGTH:
.5.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF LESS THAN 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.6.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.6.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER:

.7.1 Each power-operated sliding watertight door:
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.7.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.7.3 Power-operated sliding watertight doors shall have either:
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.7.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER:
.7.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.9.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.9.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.9.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.10.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.10.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14 Ships carrying goods vehicles and accompanying personnel (R 16)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15 Openings in the shell plating below the margin line (R 17)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4.1 Subject to the requirements of the International Convention on Load Lines in force, and except as provided in paragraph .5, each separate discharge led through the shell plating from spaces below the margin line shall be provided with either one automatic nonreturn valve fitted with a positive means of closing it from above the bulkhead deck or with two automatic nonreturn valves without positive means of closing, provided that the inboard valve is situated above the deepest subdivision load line and is always accessible for examination under service conditions.
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.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5 Machinery space main and auxiliary sea inlets and discharges in connection with the operation of machinery shall be fitted with readily accessible valves between the pipes and the shell plating or between the pipes and fabricated boxes attached to the shell plating. The valves may be controlled locally and shall be provided with indicators showing whether they are open or closed.

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
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.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16 Watertight integrity of passenger ships above the margin line (R 20)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17 Closure of cargo loading doors (R 20-1)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 The following doors, located above the margin line, shall be closed and locked before the ship proceeds on any voyage, and shall remain closed and locked until the ship is at its next berth:
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17-1 Watertight integrity from the ro-ro deck (bulkhead deck) to spaces below (R 20-2)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS:
.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS:
.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17-2 Access to ro-ro decks (R 20-3)

ALL RO-RO PASSANGER SHIPS:
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17-3 Closure of bulkheads on the ro-ro deck (R 20-4)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18 Stability information (R 22)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19 Damage control plans (R 23)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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20 Integrity of the hull and superstructure, damage prevention and control (R 23-2)
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.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21 Marking, periodical operation and inspection of watertight doors, etc. (R 24)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22 Entries in log (R 25)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23 Hoistable car platforms and ramps

NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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24 Railings

NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART C

MACHINERY

1 General (R 26)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B AND C SHIPS:
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Internal combustion engines (R 27)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Bilge pumping arrangement (R 21)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.6.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.6.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1.6.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.6.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2.8 The diameter ‘d’ of the main and branch bilge suction pipes shall be calculated according to the following formulae. However, the actual internal diameter may be rounded off to the nearest standard size acceptable to the Administration of the flag State: main bilge suction pipe:
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.2.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Number and type of bilge pumps (R 21)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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5 Means of going astern (R 28)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Steering gear (R 29)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 The main steering gear and rudder stock where fitted shall be:
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.3 If fitted, the auxiliary steering gear shall be:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.4 Steering power units shall be:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.5 Where the main steering gear comprises two or more identical power units, an auxiliary steering gear need not be fitted, provided that:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.6 Steering gear control shall be provided:
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.7 Any main and auxiliary steering gear control system operable from the navigating bridge shall comply with the following:
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.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.10 The angular position of the rudder(s) shall:
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.11 Hydraulic power-operated steering gear shall be provided with the following:
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.12 The steering gear compartments shall be:
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7 Additional requirements for electric and electro-hydraulic steering gear (R 30)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 Ventilating systems in machinery spaces (R 35)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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9 Communication between the navigating bridge and machinery space (R 37)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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10 Engineers' alarm (R 38)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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11 Location of emergency installations (R 39)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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12 Machinery controls (R 31)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 Where remote control of propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge is provided and the machinery spaces are intended to be manned, the following shall apply:
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.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:

.5 The ships shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs .1 to .4 with the following modifications:
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13 Steam pipe systems (R 33)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14 Air pressure systems (R 34)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15 Protection against noise (R 36)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
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16 Lifts

NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART D

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

1 General (R 40)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 Electrical installations shall be such that:
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Main source of electrical power and lighting (R 41)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 New ships of class C and D in which the electrical power is the only power for maintaining the auxiliary services essential for the safety of the ship, and new and existing ships of class B in which the electrical power is the only power for maintaining the auxiliary services essential for the safety and the propulsion of the ship, shall be provided with two or more main generating sets of such power that the aforesaid services can be operated when any one sets is out of service.
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.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Emergency source of electrical power (R 42)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5 The emergency source of power required by paragraph .1 shall:
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.6 The transitional source of emergency electrical power required by paragraph .2 shall consist of an accumulator battery suitably located for the use in an emergency which shall operate without recharging or suffering an excessive voltage drop for half an hour:
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.7 CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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4 Supplementary emergency lighting for ro-ro ships (R 42-1)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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5 Precautions against shock, fire and other hazards of electrical origin (R 45)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 Exposed metal parts of electrical machines or equipment which are not intended to be live but which are liable under fault conditions to become live shall be earthed unless the machines or equipment are:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.5.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.7.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.7.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART E

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERIODICALLY UNATTENDED MACHINERY SPACES

Special consideration (R 54)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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1 General (R 46)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Fire precautions (R 47)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.1 Means shall be provided to detect and give alarms at an early stage in case of fires:
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Protection against flooding (R 48)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Control of propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge (R 49)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.1 Under all sailing conditions, including manœuvring, the speed, direction of thrust and, if applicable, the pitch of the propeller shall be fully controllable from the navigating bridge.
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.6 Indicators shall be fitted on the navigating bridge for:
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.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Communication (R 50)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS AND NEW CLASS C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE:
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6 Alarm system (R 51)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 An alarm system shall be provided indicating any fault requiring attention and shall:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 Safety systems (R 52)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 Special requirements for machinery, boiler and electrical installations (R 53)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 The main source of electrical power shall comply with the following:
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 Automatic control and alarm system (R 53.4)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER II-2

FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE EXTINCTION
PART A

GENERAL

1 Basic principles (R 2)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 The fire safety objectives of this chapter are to:
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.2 In order to achieve the fire objectives set out in paragraph .1 the following basic principles underlie the regulations in this chapter and are embodied in the regulations as appropriate, having regard to the type of ships and the potential fire hazard involved:
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.3 The fire safety objectives set out in paragraph 1 above shall be achieved by ensuring compliance with the prescriptive requirements specified in this chapter or by alternative design and arrangements which comply with Part F of the revised Chapter II-2 of SOLAS 1974, which applies to ships constructed on or after 1 January 2003. A ship shall be considered to meet the functional requirements set out in paragraph .2 and to achieve the fire safety objectives set out in paragraph .1 when either:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 All ships which undergo repairs, alterations, modifications and outfitting related thereto shall continue to comply with at least the requirements previously applicable to these ships.
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EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.5 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph .4, existing class B ships carrying more than 36 passengers when undergoing repairs, alterations, modifications and outfitting related thereto shall comply with the following:
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2 Definitions (R 3)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.1.a FOR B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 A standard fire test is one in which specimens of the relevant bulkheads or decks are exposed in a test furnace to temperatures corresponding approximately to the standard time-temperature curve. The specimen shall have an exposed surface of not less than 4,65 m2 and height (or lengthof deck) of 2,44 metres, resembling as closely as possible the intended construction and including where appropriate at least one joint.The standard time-temperature curve is defined by a smooth curve drawn through the following internal furnace temperature points:
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.2a. FOR CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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.3 ‘A’ class divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads and decks which comply with the following:
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.4 ‘B’ class divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads, decks, ceilings or linings which comply with the following:
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.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.8a FOR CLASS B, C, AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.13-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.15-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.16-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.19.1 Machinery spaces of category A are those spaces and trunks to such spaces which contain:
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.19.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.21.1 Central control station is a control station in which the following control and indicator functions are centralised:
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.21.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.22 Rooms containing furniture and furnishings of restricted fire risk are, for the purpose of regulation II-2/B/4, those rooms containing furniture and furnishings of restricted fire risk (whether cabins, public spaces, offices and other types of accommodation) in which:
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.23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants, hoses and nozzles (R 4)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003:
.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ALL NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS AND NEW CLASS C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE:

.2 Capacity of fire pumps
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 Arrangements of fire pumps, fire mains and ready availability of water supply

.1 Ships shall be provided with power driven fire pumps as follows:
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 The arrangement of sea connections, fire pumps and their sources of power shall be such as to ensure that in ship certified to carry more than 250 passengers, in the event of a fire in any one compartment all the fire pumps will not be put out of action.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 Diameter of and pressure in the fire mains
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 Withtwo pumps simultaneously delivering through nozzles specified in paragraph .8 and sufficient hydrants to provide for the quantity of water specified in paragraph.4.1, the following minimum pressures shall be maintained at all hydrants:
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.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5 Number and position of hydrants
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.6 Pipes and hydrants
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.7 Fire hoses
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.8 Nozzles
.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS C AND D SHIPS OF LESS THAN 24 METRES IN LENGTH:

.9 Fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants, hoses, nozzles and ready availability of water supply
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Fixed fire-extinguishing systems (R 5 + 8 + 9 + 10)

.1 Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems: General (R 5.1)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.11 When the fire-extinguishing medium is stored outside a protected space, it shall be stored in a room which shall be situated in a safe and readily accessible position and shall be effectively ventilated. Any entrance to such a storage room shall preferably be from the open deck and in any case shall be independent of the protected space.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
.13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.15 When the fire-extinguishing medium is stored outside a protected space, it shall be stored in a room which is located behind the forward collision bulkhead and is used for no other purposes. Any entrance to such a storage room shall preferably be from the open deck and shall be independent of the protected space. If the storage place is located below deck, it shall be located no more than one deck below the open deck and shall be directly accessible by a stairway or ladder from the open deck.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 Carbon dioxide systems (R 5.2)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1.1 For cargo spaces the quantity of CO2 available shall, unless otherwise provided, be sufficient to give a minimum volume of free gas equal to 30 % of the gross volume of the largest cargo space so protected in the ship.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.1.2 For machinery spaces the quantity of carbon dioxide carried shall be sufficient to give a minimum volume of free gas equal to the larger of the following volumes, either:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 Release mechanism of carbon dioxide:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 Fixed low-expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems in machinery spaces (R 8)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING B CLASS SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 Fixed high-expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems in machinery spaces (R 9)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5 Fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing systems in machinery spaces (R 10)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING B CLASS SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003:
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Portable fire extinguishers (R 6)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.13 The minimum number of fire extinguishers shall be as follows:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.15 Periodic inspection of fire extinguishers:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Fire-extinguishing arrangements in machinery spaces (R 7)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IN NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER:

.1 any one of the following fixed fire-extinguishing systems:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IN NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF LESS THAN 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5 one portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires for each 736 kW or part thereof of such machinery; provided that not less than two nor more than six such extinguishers shall be required in any such space.
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IN NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS:
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IN NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IN NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003, WITH A LENGTH OF 24 METRES AND ABOVE:
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IN NEW CLASS B, C AND D, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS AND ALL CERTIFIED TO CARRY MORE THAN 400 PASSENGERS:
.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 Special arrangements in machinery spaces (R 11)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5 Means of control shall be provided for:
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.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems (R 12)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003, AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.8 Sprinklers shall be placed in an overhead position and spaced in a suitable pattern to maintain an average application rate of not less than 5 litres/m2 per minute over the nominal area covered by the sprinklers.
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.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2002003:
.22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems (R 13)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 General
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.13 The function of the detection system shall be periodically tested to the satisfaction of the Administration of the flag State by means of equipment producing hot air at the appropriate temperature, or smoke or aerosol particles having the appropriate range of density or particle size, or other phenomena associated with incipient fires to which the detector is designed to respond.
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.14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.15 Fire detection systems with a zone address identification capability shall be so arranged that:
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.2 Installation requirements
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5 The maximum spacing of detectors shall be in accordance with the table below:
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.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 Design requirements
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 Smoke detectors to be installed in stairways, corridors and escape routes within accommodation spaces as required by paragraph .2.2 shall be certified to operate before the smoke density exceeds 12,5 % obscuration per metre, but not until the smoke density exceeds 2 % obscuration per metre.
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.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
.4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS:
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10 Arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils (R 15)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 Limitations in the use of oil as fuel
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.2 Oil fuel arrangements
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.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5 Every oil fuel pipe, which, if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or daily service tank, having a capacity of 500 litres or above, situated above the double bottom, shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space concerned in the event of a fire occurring in the space in which such tanks are situated. In the special case of deep tanks situated in any shaft or pipe tunnel or similar space, valves on the tank shall be fitted but control in the event of fire may be effected by means of an additional valve on the pipe or pipes outside the tunnel or similar space. If such additional valve is fitted in the machinery space it shall be operated from a position outside this space.
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.6 Safe and efficient means of ascertaining the amount of oil fuel contained in any oil fuel tank shall be provided.

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.8 Oil fuel pipes and their valves and fittings shall be of steel or other approved material, except that restricted use of flexible pipes may be permitted. Such flexible pipes and end attachments shall be of approved fire-resisting materials of adequate strength.
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
.12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.3 Lubricating oil arrangements
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.4 Arrangements for other flammable oils
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.5 Periodically unattended machinery spaces
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.6 Prohibition of carriage of flammable oils in forepeak tanks
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11 Firefighter's outfit (R 17)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 A firefighter's outfit shall consist of:
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 New class B and existing class B ships of 24 metres in length and above and all new class C and D ships of 40 metres in length and above shall carry at least two firefighter's outfits.
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.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12 Miscellaneous items (R 18)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 Where class ‘A’ divisions are penetrated for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, ducts etc., or for girders, beams or other structural members, arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire resistance is not impaired in so far as is reasonable and practicable.
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.2 Where class ‘B’ divisions are penetrated for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, ducts etc., or for the fitting of ventilation terminals, lighting fixtures and similar devises, arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire resistance is not impaired in so far as is reasonable and practicable. In ships, which are constructed on or after 1 January 2003 for such penetrations arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire resistance of the divisions is not impaired.
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.3 Pipes penetrating ‘A’ or ‘B’ class divisions shall be of approved materials having regard to the temperature such divisions are required to withstand.
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.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.8 In spaces where penetration of oil products is possible, the surface of insulation shall be impervious to oil or oil vapours.
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.9 Paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers shall be protected by an approved fire-extinguishing arrangement, enabling the crew to extinguish a fire without entering the space.
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NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.10 Deep-fat friers, boiling and roasting apparatus:
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NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS:

.11 Heat bridges:
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NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.12 Pressurised gas containers:
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13 Fire control plans (R 20)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 In all ships general arrangement plans shall be permanently exhibited for the guidance of the ship's officers, showing clearly for each deck the control stations, the various fire sections enclosed by ‘A’ class divisions, the sections enclosed by ‘B’ class divisions together with particulars of the fire detection and fire alarm systems, the sprinkler installation, the fire-extinguishing appliances, means of access to different compartments, decks, etc. and the ventilating system including particulars of the fan control positions, the position of dampers and identification numbers of the ventilating fans serving each section. Alternatively the aforementioned details may be set out in a booklet, a copy of which shall be supplied to each officer, and one copy shall at all times be available on board in an accessible position. Plans and booklets shall be kept up to date, any alterations being recorded thereon as soon as practicable. Description in such plans and booklets shall be in the official language of the flag State. If the language is neither English nor French, a translation into one of these languages shall be included. In the case the ship is engaged on domestic voyages in another Member State, a translation into the official language of that host State, if this language is neither English nor French, shall be included.
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14 Operational readiness and maintenance

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 General requirements
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.2 Additional requirements
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15 Instructions, on-board training and drills

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING SHIPS:

.1 Instructions, duties and organisation
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 On-board training and drills
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 Training manuals
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.4 Fire control plans
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16. Operations

NEW CLASS B, C, D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART B

FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

1 Structure (R 23)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 However, in cases where any part of the structure is of aluminium alloy, the following shall apply:
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2 Main vertical zones and horizontal zones (R 24)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.1.1 In ships carrying more than 36 passengers, the hull, superstructure and deckhouses shall be subdivided into main vertical zones by A-60 class divisions.
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS:
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Bulkheads within a main vertical zone (R 25)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS:
.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CARRYING NOT MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS:

.1.2 For new ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and existing class B ships carrying more than 36 passengers all bulkheads within accommodation and service spaces which are not required to be ‘A’ class divisions shall be at least ‘B’ class or ‘C’ class divisions as prescribed in the tables in regulation 5.
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.2 In new class B, C and D ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and in existing class B ships carrying more than 36 passengers all corridor bulkheads where not required to be ‘A’ class shall be ‘B’ class divisions which shall extend from deck to deck except:
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.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in new ships carrying more than 36 passengers (R 26)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 The following requirements shall govern the application of the tables:
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.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in new ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and existing class B ships carrying more than 36 passengers (R 27)

NEW CLASS B, C, AND D SHIPS CARRYING NOT MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS:

.1 In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of bulkheads and decks mentioned elsewhere in this part, the minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 5.1 and 5.2.
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.2 The following requirements shall govern application of the tables:
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.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes to be applied to both tables 5.1 and 5.2, as appropriate

6 Means of escape (R 28)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.1 Below the bulkhead deck two means of escape, at least one of which shall be independent of watertight doors, shall be provided from each watertight compartment or similarly restricted space or group of spaces. Exceptionally one of the means of escape may be dispensed with, due regard being paid to the nature and location of spaces and to the number of persons who might be normally employed there.
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 In existing class B ships, a corridor, or part of a corridor from which there is only one route of escape shall not exceed 5 metres in length.
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003:

.5 At least one of the means of escape required by paragraphs .1.1 and .1.2 shall consist of a readily accessible enclosed stairway, which shall provide continuous fire shelter from the level of its origin to the appropriate lifeboat and life-raft embarkation decks, or to the uppermost deck if the embarkation deck does not extend to the main vertical zone being considered.
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:

.5a At least one of the means of escape required in the paragraphs .1.1 and .1.2 shall consist of a readily accessible enclosed stairway, which shall provide continuous fire shelter from the level of its origin to the appropriate lifeboat and life-raft embarkation decks or to the uppermost weather deck if the embarkation deck does not extend to the main vertical zone being considered.
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
.6a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.7 In addition to the emergency lighting required by regulations II-1/D/3 and III/5.3, the means of escape including stairways and exits, shall be marked by lighting or photoluminescent strip indicators placed not more than 0,3 metres above the deck at all points of the escape route including angles and intersections. The marking must enable passengers to identify all the routes of escape and readily identify the escape exits. If electric illumination is used, it shall be supplied by the emergency source of power and it shall be so arranged that the failure of any single light or cut in a lighting strip will not result in the marking being ineffective. Additionally, all escape route signs and fire equipment location markings shall be of photoluminescent material or marked by lighting. The Administration of the flag State shall ensure that such lighting or photoluminescent equipment have been evaluated, tested and applied in accordance with the guidelines as given in IMO Resolution A.752 (18).
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.9 Normally locked doors that form part of an escape route.
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.2

.1 In special category spaces the number and disposition of the means of escape both below and above the bulkhead deck shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration of the flag State and in general the safety of access to the embarkation deck shall be at least equivalent to that provided under paragraphs .1.1, .1.2, .1.5 and .1.6.
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.1 Where the space is below the bulkhead deck the two means of escape shall consist of either:
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS:
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.3.2 In a ship of less than 24 metres in length, the Administration of the flag State may dispense with one of the means of escape in machinery spaces, due regard being paid to the width and disposition of the upper part of the space.
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.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5 NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS OF 40 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-1 Escape routes on ro-ro passenger ships (R 28-1)
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7 Penetrations and openings in ‘A’ and ‘B’ class divisions (R 30, 31)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 Fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairways enclosures other than power-operated sliding watertight doors and doors normally locked, shall satisfy the following requirements:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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.4a Fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads, galley boundaries and stairway enclosures other than power-operated watertight doors and those which are normally locked, shall satisfy the following requirements:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.7.1 For reasons of noise reduction, the Administration may approve, as an equivalent, doors with built-in ventilation sound-locks with openings at the bottom on one side of the door and at the top on the other side, on condition that the following provisions have been complied with:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B,C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 Protection of stairways and lifts in accommodation and service spaces (R 29)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.1 All stairways shall be of steel frame construction and shall be within enclosures formed of ‘A’ class divisions, with positive means of closure of all openings except that:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.2 Stairway enclosures shall have direct access with the corridors and be of a sufficient area to prevent congestion, having in view the number of persons likely to use them in an emergency.
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 Ventilation systems (R 32)

.1 Ships carrying more than 36 passengers

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.4 Ventilation ducts shall be constructed of the following materials:
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.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.9 Exhaust ducts from galley ranges in which grease or fat is likely to accumulate shall meet requirements of subparagraphs .9.2.3.2.1 and .9.2.3.2.2 and shall be fitted with:
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.2 Ships carrying not more than 36 passengers

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.1 Ventilation ducts shall be of non-combustible material. Short ducts, however, not generally exceeding two metres in length and with a cross-section not exceeding 0,02 m2 need not be non-combustible, subject to the following conditions:
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.2a Where the ventilation ducts with a free-sectional area exceeding 0,02 m2 pass through class ‘A’ bulkheads or decks, the openings shall be lined with a steel sheet sleeve unless the ducts passing through the bulkheads or decks are of steel in the vicinity of passage through the deck or bulkhead and the ducts and sleeves shall comply in this part with the following:
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.2b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 Ducts provided for the ventilation of machinery spaces, galleys, car deck spaces, ro-ro cargo spaces or special category spaces shall not pass through accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations unless they comply with the conditions specified in subparagraphs .9.2.3.1.1 to .9.2.3.1.4 or .9.2.3.2.1 and .9.2.3.2.2:
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.4 Ducts provided for ventilation to accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations shall not pass through machinery spaces, galleys, car deck spaces, ro-ro cargo spaces or special category spaces unless they comply with the conditions specified in subparagraphs .9.2.4.1.1 to .9.2.4.1.3 or .9.2.4.2.1 and .9.2.4.2.2:
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.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.7 Where they pass through accommodation spaces or spaces containing combustible materials, the exhaust ducts from galley ranges shall be constructed of ‘A’ class divisions. Each exhaust duct shall be fitted with:
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.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 ALL CLASS B,C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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10 Windows and sidescuttles (R 33)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.1 All windows and sidescuttles in bulkheads within accommodation and service spaces and control stations other than those to which the provisions of regulation 7.5 apply, shall be so constructed as to preserve the integrity requirements of the type of bulkheads in which they are fitted.
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS:

.3 Windows facing life-saving appliances, embarkation and assembly areas, external stairs and open decks used for escape routes, and windows situated below life-raft and escape slide embarkation areas shall have the fire integrity as required in the tables of regulation 4. Where automatic dedicated sprinkler heads are provided for windows, ‘A-0’ windows may be accepted as equivalent
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CARRYING NOT MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11 Restricted use of combustible material (R 34)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 Vapour barriers and adhesives used in conjunction with insulation, as well as insulation of pipe fittings, for cold service systems need not be non-combustible, but they shall be kept to the minimum quantity practicable and their exposed surfaces shall have qualities of resistance to the propagation of flame in accordance with the test procedure of IMO Resolution A.653 (16).

CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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.3 The following surfaces shall have low flame-spread characteristics:
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.4 The total volume of combustible facings, mouldings, decorations and veneers in any accommodation and service space shall not exceed a volume equivalent to 2,5 mm veneer on the combined area of the walls and ceilings. Furniture fixed to linings, bulkheads or decks need not be included in the calculation of the total volume of combustible materials.
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.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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12 Details of construction (R 35)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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13 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems and automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system (R 14) (R 36)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.1 In ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and in ships with a length of less than 24 metres there shall be installed throughout each separate zone, whether vertical or horizontal, in all accommodation and service spaces and in control stations, except spaces which afford no substantial fire risk such as void spaces, sanitary spaces, etc., either:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 Ships carrying more than 36 passengers, except ships with a length of less than 24 metres, shall be equipped with:
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.3 In periodically unattended machinery spaces a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type, in accordance with the relevant provisions of regulation II-2/A/9, shall be installed.
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14 Protection of special category spaces (R 37)

.1 Provisions applicable to special category spaces whether above or below the bulkhead deck

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS:

.1 General
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 Structural protection

.1 In new ships carrying more than 36 passengers the boundary bulkheads and decks of special category spaces shall be insulated to ‘A-60’ class standard. However, where an open deck space (as defined in regulation 4.2.2(5)), a sanitary or similar space (as defined in regulation 4.2.2(9)) or a tank, void or auxiliary machinery space having little or no fire risk (as defined in regulation 4.2.2(10)), is on one side of the division the standard may be reduced to ‘A-0’.
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 Indicators shall be provided on the navigating bridge which shall indicate when any fire door leading to or from the special category spaces is closed.
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.3 Fixed fire-extinguishing system
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.4 Patrols and detection

.1 An efficient patrol system shall be maintained in special category spaces. In any such space in which the patrol is not maintained by a continuous fire watch at all times during the voyage there shall be provided a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of regulation II-2/A/9. The fixed fire detection system shall be capable of rapidly detecting the onset of fire. The type and the spacing and location of detectors shall determined taking into account the effects of ventilation and other relevant factors.
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.2 Manually operated call points shall be provided as necessary throughout the special category spaces and one shall be placed close to each exit from such spaces.
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5 Portable fire-extinguishing equipment

NEW CLASS B, C AND D, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 January 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.5a There shall be provided in each special category space:
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NEW CLASS B, C, AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:

.5b Portable extinguishers shall be provided at each deck level in each hold or compartment where vehicles are carried, spaced not more than 20 metres apart on both sides of the space. At least one portable fire extinguisher shall be located at each access to such space.
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:

.6 Ventilation system

.1 There shall be provided an effective power ventilation system for the special category spaces sufficient to give at least 10 air changes per hour. The system for such spaces shall be entirely separated from other ventilation systems and shall be operating at all times when vehicles are in such spaces. The number of air changes shall be increased at least to 20 during loading and unloading of vehicles.
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5 Ventilation ducts, including dampers, shall be made of steel and their arrangement shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration of the flag State.
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.2 Additional provisions applicable only to special category spaces above the bulkhead deck

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.1.1 Scuppers
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS:

.1.2 Discharges
.1.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.2 Precautions against ignition of flammable vapours
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 Additional provisions applicable only to special category spaces below the bulkhead deck

NEW CLASS B,C AND D SHIPS:

.1 Bilge pumping and drainage
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.2 Precautions against ignition of flammable vapours
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 Permanent openings

CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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15 Fire patrols, detection, alarms and public address systems (R 40)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 A public address system or other effective means of communication shall be available throughout the accommodation and service spaces and control stations and open decks.
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.5 NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16 Upgrading of existing class B ships carrying more than 36 passengers (R 41-1)
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17 Special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods (R 41)

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003, AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS:
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NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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18 Special requirements for helicopter facilities

NEW CLASS B,C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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CHAPTER III LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES

1 Definitions (R 3)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
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2 Communication, survival craft and rescue boats, personal life-saving appliances (R 6 + 7 + 18 + 21 + 22)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
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3 Emergency alarm, operating instructions, training manual, assembly lists and emergency instructions (R 6 + 8 + 9 +19 + 20)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
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.1 A general emergency alarm system (R 6.4.2)
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FOR NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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.2 A public address system (R 6.5)
.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2.3 The public address system shall be protected against unauthorised use and be clearly audible above the ambient noise in all spaces, prescribed by paragraph .2.2, and shall be provided with an override function controlled from one location on the navigation bridge and such other places on board as the Administration of the flag State deems necessary, so that all emergency messages will be broadcast if any loudspeaker in the spaces concerned has been switched off, its volume has been turned down or the public address system is used for other purposes.

FOR NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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.2.4 NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
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.2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 Assembly list and emergency instructions (R 8)
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.4 Operating instructions (R 9)
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.5 Training manual
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.6 Instruction for maintenance (R 20.3)
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4 Manning of survival craft and supervision (R 10)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Survival craft assembly and embarkation arrangements (R 11 + 23 + 25)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 Assembly and embarkation stations, alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the assembly and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated.
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.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.7 If a survival craft launching arrangement does not allow embarkation into the survival craft before it is on the water and the height from the embarkation station to the water is more than 4,5 metres above the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition, an approved type of MES (Marine Evacuation System) complying with section 6.2 of the LSA Code shall be installed.
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.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-1 Requirements for ro-ro passenger ships (R 26)

CLASS B, C AND D RO-RO SHIPS CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003:

.1 Ro-ro passenger ships constructed before 1 January 2003, shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs .6.2, .6.3, .6.4, .7, .8 and .9 not later than the date of the first periodical survey after 1 January 2006.
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.2 Life-rafts

.1 The ro-ro passenger ship's life-rafts shall be served by marine evacuation systems complying with SOLAS Regulation III/48.5, as in force on 17 March 1998, or launching appliances complying with SOLAS Regulation III/48.6, as in force on 17 March 1998, equally distributed on each side of the ship.
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 Every life-raft on ro-ro passenger ships shall either be automatically self-righting or be a canopied reversible life-raft which is stable in a seaway and is capable of operating safely whichever way up it is floating. Open reversible life-rafts may be permitted if the administration of the flag State considers this appropriate in view of the sheltered nature of the voyage and the favourable climatic conditions of the area and period of operation, and provided that such life-rafts entirely comply with the requirements of Annex 10 to the High Speed Craft Code.
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.3 Fast rescue boats
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 In the case where the arrangement or size of an existing ro-ro passenger ship is such as to prevent the installation of the fast rescue boat required by paragraph .3.1, the fast rescue boat may be installed in place of an existing lifeboat which is accepted as a rescue boat or boat for use in an emergency, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
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.4 Means of rescue
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 The means of transfer of survivors to the ship may be part of a marine evacuation system, or may be part of a system designed for rescue purposes.
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.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.5 Life jackets
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CLASS B, C AND D RO-RO SHIPS CONSTRUCTED AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003

.6 Life-rafts

.1 The ro-ro passenger ship's life-rafts shall be served by marine evacuation systems complying with section 6.2 of the LSA Code or launching appliances complying with paragraph 6.1.5 of the LSA Code equally distributed on each side of the ship.
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 Every life-raft on ro-ro passenger ships shall either be automatically self-righting or be a canopied reversible life-raft which is stable in a seaway and is capable of operating safely whichever way up it is floating. Open reversible life-rafts may be permitted if the administration of the flag State considers this appropriate in view of the sheltered nature of the voyage and the favourable climatic conditions of the area and period of operation, and provided that such life-rafts entirely comply with the requirements of Annex 10 to the High Speed Craft Code.
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.7 Fast rescue boats
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 In the case where the arrangement or size of an existing ro-ro passenger ship is such as to prevent the installation of the fast rescue boat required by paragraph .3.1, the fast rescue boat may be installed in place of an existing lifeboat which is accepted as a rescue boat or boat for use in an emergency, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
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.8 Means of rescue
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 The means of transfer of survivors to the ship may be part of a marine evacuation system, or may be part of a system designed for rescue purposes.
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.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.9 Life jackets
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-2 Helicopter landing and pick-up areas (R 28)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D RO-RO SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-3 Decision support system for masters (R 29)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 The system shall, as a minimum, consist of a printed emergency plan or plans. All foreseeable emergency situations shall be identified in the emergency plan or plans, including but not limited to, the following main groups of emergencies:
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.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Launching stations (R 12)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
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7 Stowage of survival craft (R 13 + 24 )

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.1 Each survival craft shall be stowed:
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.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.3 Every life-raft shall be stowed:
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.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.6 Life-rafts associated with a Marine Evacuation System (MES) shall:
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8 Stowage of rescue boats (R 14)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
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8a Stowage of marine evacuation systems (R 15)

NEW CLASS B,C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D RO-RO SHIPS:
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 Survival craft launching and recovering arrangements (R 16)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

.1 Launching appliances complying with the requirements of section 6.1 of the LSA Code shall be provided for all survival craft and except:
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.2 Each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat.

FOR NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 January 2003:
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.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10 Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements (R 17)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.6 FOR NEW CLASS B,C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003:
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11 Emergency instructions (R 19)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
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12 Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections (R 20)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13 Abandon ship training and drills (R 19 + R 30)

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:
.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.2 An abandon ship drill and fire drill shall take place weekly.
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.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.4 Lifeboats and rescue boats shall be lowered at successive drills in accordance with the provision of SOLAS regulation III/19.3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.6, and 3.3.7.
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.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ANNEX II FORM OF PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE

PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE
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ANNEX III GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSENGER SHIPS AND HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER CRAFT FOR PERSONS WITH REDUCED MOBILITY
(as referred to in Article 6b)
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1. Access to the ship
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2. Signs
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3. Means to communicate messages
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4. Alarm
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5. Additional requirements ensuring mobility inside the ship
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