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MSA
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Draft an amendment to Maritime Rule 40A [Design, Construction and Equipment - Passenger Ships Solas] for the Minister’s consideration, that new restricted limit passenger ships with enclosed engine room spaces should be fitted with a fire detection system and a fixed fire extinguishing system in the engine spaces.
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The Maritime Safety Authority is prepared to accept in principal the preliminary recommendation that new restricted limit passenger ships be fitted with a fire detection system and a fixed fire extinguishing system in the engine spaces. We shall consider the Commission’s recommendation when reviewing the rule in the forthcoming (2003/04) financial year.
Please note that any proposed amendment to Rule Part 40A will need to be justified from a cost benefit perspective, and be subject to public consultation.
Please note that any proposed amendment to Rule Part 40A will need to be justified from a cost benefit perspective, and be subject to public consultation.
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