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Amendment to the International Convention for Safety of Life of Sea (SOLAS)
Applicable to:
Ship Masters, Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Ship Operators, and all concerned
Effective Date:
1st July 2006
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Regulation 32 Amendment
Regulation 32 of chapter III of SOLAS (1974) is amended. Key changes include:
- Immersion Suits: Now required for every person on board, except for ships constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates where immersion suits are deemed unnecessary.
- Additional Suits: Required at remote watch or work stations for the number of persons normally on watch or working there.
- Placement: Immersion suits must be readily accessible and their position plainly indicated.
- Compliance Deadline: For ships constructed before 1st July 2006, compliance is required by the first safety equipment survey on or after that date.
Note: Immersion suits do not replace the requirement for life jackets.
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