As stated in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0453, a proposal for IMO unified interpretations on the provisions of SOLAS chapter II-2 as amended in 2000 was discussed at IMO MSC75 held in 15 to 24 May. Summary is shown below. Based on this results and instructions on emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) which ClassNK received thereafter from the administrations of Belize, Panama, Hong Kong, Denmark and Malaysia, section 1 for EEBDs and section 3 for fire control plan in the attachment (1) to the Information No. TEC-0453 have been amended as shown in Attachment.

Summary of discussions at MSC75
(1) The proposal for the interpretations on EEBDs in E/R was not agreed and the matter was entrusted to each flag administration.
(2) Initial surveys for SE are regarded as the first survey.

For any questions about the above, please contact:

NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK)
Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office
Address: 4-7, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan
Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020
Fax: +81-3-5226-2057
E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jp

Attachment: Guidance on SOLAS chapter II-2 as amended in 2000 (part 2)