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The Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Fire Protection) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 sets out additional requirements for various fire protection and fire fighting installations and equipment including compulsory fitting of sprinkler systems, smoke detection and smoke extraction systems in passenger accommodation spaces.
The Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Fire Protection) (Ships Built Before 25 May 1980) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 and the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Fire Appliances) (Ships Built On or After 25 May 1980 But Before 1 September 1984) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 make provisions for additional fire fighting installations and portable equipment for passenger ships and cargo ships, and alternative provisions to the existing requirements for inert gas on chemical tankers and gas carriers.
The Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship Construction and Survey) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 introduces amendments in respect. of oil fuel installations, communication between the navigating bridge and machinery space, and means of escape in passenger ships.
The Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship Construction) (Ships Built Before 1 September 1984) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 sets out additional requirements for various fire protection and fire fighting installations and equipment including compulsory fitting of sprinklers, fire alarm and fire detection systems in passenger and service spaces.
The Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Cargo Ship Convention and Survey) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 introduces additional requirements in respect of watertight bulkheads, double bottoms and access to spaces in the cargo area of oil tankers. Provisions are also included in respect of oil fuel installations, communications between the navigation bridge and machinery spaces and other general precautions.
Meanwhile, the Conference of Contracting Government had adopted. by a resolution, certain amendments to SOLAS 1974.
"These amendments mainly concern radio communications for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System and, in addition, shipboard navigational equipment," the spokesman said.
"The amendments will ensure better response to ship and person in distress and hence ensure better safeguards for safety of life at sea.
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