Escape arrangements from the lower part of machinery spaces

This Technical Notice is being issued to draw the attention of all concerned to the outcome of the 110th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee regarding the interpretation of SOLAS regulations II-2/13.4.1 and 13.4.2 on the term “lower part” used in connection with the means of escape from spaces below the bulkhead deck for passenger ships, and from machinery spaces of category A for cargo ships.

For more information, please read Technical Notice SLS.39 by clicking here.

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