IMO: Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Equipment (DE), 53rd session: 22 - 26 February 2010

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02 Mar 2010 - 18 Jan 2016
Replacing unsafe lifeboat release mechanisms - guidelines agreed by Sub-Committee
Draft guidelines to ensure release mechanisms for lifeboats are replaced with those complying with new, stricter safety standards have been agreed by IMO's Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Equipment (DE), 53rd session, in order to reduce the number of accidents involving lifeboats, particularly those which have occurred during drills or inspection.

Keywords: LIFEBOAT RELEASE MECHANISMS, SUB-COMMITTEE ON SHIP DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT (DE)
Related Topics: International Maritime Organization
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