Life - boat servicing and smoke control on IMO Sub - Committee agenda

TIN news:    IMO Assistant Secretary-General Andy Winbow opened the second session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE), 2nd session (23-27 March) which is being chaired by Dr. Susumu Ota (Japan).
 
The meeting will finalize and further its work on a number of items, including requirements for periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear; in-service testing of auto sprinkler systems; performance standards and requirements for smoke management systems; and consideration of the need for measures for onboard lifting appliances and winches.