SOLAS
Helping you meet requirements as regulations change
As a result of amendments to SOLAS 1974 a major retroactive
requirement will be introduced in October 2010 that will impact on
passenger ships. As part of our ongoing support for the passenger
industry, we offer a service which will help owners and operators
determine what is required on each of their ships to ensure that
they maintain compliance.
Understanding the impact on older vessels
The 1992 and 2000 SOLAS amendments will have a significant
effect on passenger ships engaged on international voyages built
before May 25, 1980. The owners of these ships will need to verify
that their ships comply with these amendments before they are
allowed to trade beyond 2010.
Ships will already have complied with those requirements which
have entered into force to date. But owners of many older vessels
may not be aware of their ships' current level of compliance with
the remaining requirements, and the work needed to bring these
ships up to the required standard.
We have pioneered a new service to help owners of passenger
ships obtain the necessary information and to assess the impact of
these requirements on their vessels.
The service has been developed following a modular approach,
with complementary modules examining different aspects of the
ship.
Independent assessment
The following modules are available:
• Module 1 involves an assessment of the ship's plans and an
onboard survey of the service spaces, accommodation etc. to
determine the extent of compliance with the SOLAS amendments.
• Module 2 involves an assessment of the condition of the
structure.
• Module 3 assesses the machinery and electrical and control
engineering systems.
You can choose one or more of the modules depending on the
information you need. Armed with this information, you will be able
to make informed decisions regarding the cost of upgrading your
ship and its future financial viability.
What next?
If you would like to progress your enquiry further please choose
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