IMO’s MSC press briefing highlights the polar ship safety issue as more and more ships are going for arctic voyages. A detailed press release published on the IMO website put forwards the basic guidance given by MSC.
What’s in the guidance issued?The MSC approved guidance for navigation and communication equipment intended for use on ships operating in polar waters. The guidance includes recommendations on temperature and mechanical shock testing, and on how to address ice accretion and battery...
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