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The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) (Amendment) Regulations 1999
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These Regulations amend the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection: Large Ships) Regulations 1998 and the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection: Small Ships) Regulations 1998. The changes bring into effect the amendments to Chapter II-2 of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974 Convention as specified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Resolution MSC.57(67) adopted on 5th December 1996. The main amendment is the mandatory application of internationally agreed tests which are specified in the IMO document titled the Fire Test Procedures Code. Although the Small Ships Regulations predominantly affect domestic shipping (i.e. those not covered by SOLAS), small changes have been made so that there is consistency with the Large Ships Regulations. The Regulations also correct minor defects in both Regulations.
SOLAS and the amendments to it and IMO documents are obtainable from the International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 4SR.
Merchant Shipping Notices referred to in these Regulations are obtainable from distribution agents Eros Marketing Support Services Ltd, Delta House, Imber Court Business Estate, Orchard Lane, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0BN (Tel: 0181 957 5028).
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