033/03

Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
MSA
Text
When conducting any review of Maritime Rule 40A, [Design, Construction and Equipment - Passenger Ships Solas] undertake a cost benefit analysis to consider any existing restricted limit passenger ships with totally enclosed engine spaces to be fitted with a fire detection system and a remotely operated fire extinguishing system in the engine space (s).

Where a cost benefit is demonstrated as positive, consider drafting an amendment to Maritime Rule 40A for the Minister’s consideration.

Any amendment of the rule to be phased so that existing passenger vessels above 15 m, or carrying more than 36 passengers to be fitted with this equipment first.
Reply Text
Subsequent to my letters of 27 June and 13 August 2003 regarding the preliminary recommendations, there has been further discussion between our staff as to the intent of these recommendations [025/03 and 033/03] proposed by the Commission.

On the basis of these discussions, the MSA would be prepared to accept both recommendations subject to a robust cost benefit study being conducted.
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