In light of the Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 6) meeting conducted by IMO’s Sub-Committee on 4-8 March 2019, the participants agreed to draft interim guidelines on life-saving appliances and arrangements for ships operating in polar waters, to ensure they meet the needs for survival in the harsh and specific conditions in Polar waters.
Mainly, the guidelines consist of specifications of the equipment needed and would require that lifeboats and rescue boats on ships proceeding to latitudes over...
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